here's my problem... my mom is struggling with money and i want to help. all i do is try to keep the house clean and watch my brother. she says i do enough but i want to do more. my dad doesn't live with us but we still see him every other weekend. now he's going to live in florida. please give me advice... I WANT TO HELP!!!
2007-02-21 13:20:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Aww...I know where you're coming from. But I don't live with her anymore. I give her money every chance I get. Do you have any older brothers or sisters? Ask them to help her. They are part of the family too. If you have a job, and since you live with her, help pay part of the bills, if you can....
2007-02-21 15:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a marvelous young lady. Doing what you are doing enables your Mom to do what she has to, she would be totally lost without your help. If you want to do more, make things more economical, turn out the lights when no one is in the room, close the windows and doors when the heat is on, don't have the temperature of the house up too high. Do your best not to waste food by making sure that leftovers get used. You can also scan the fliers and find the best deals for stuff that your mom goes shopping for to save her time and money. Your Mom may also be thinking that what you are doing crutial to the family, she definately appreceates it, but she needs to know that you are safe too.
2007-02-21 22:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think...you are already saving her several hundred in childcare every month. If you obtained employment, even temporary or part time, who will watch your brother and at what cost to you and your mother. Consider staying in the home.
1.Look into the legal age for babysitting within your state.
2.Consider taking a first aid class baby sitter's safety course through the Red Cross, if you can invest the money. If you can't it's no big deal. I've had my son watched by a young girl who wasn't first aid qual'd, but it was available and convenient. The least anyone could do in a situation like that is dial 911 anyhow.
3. Post an add on craigslist. "Responsible 17 yr old girl will babysit at my home. *3/hrly per child per hour on week days. On weekends, 10.00/hrly for 1child, 8.00/hrly for 2 or more. "
4. Don't forget, if you have the safety course, charge a little bit more. I'm sure you can price others in your area if you look for them on craigslist. Have your mother call them and get their prices so you can mark yours down a little bit and post them on your add so people are automatically attracted to your posting.
5. Consider having some games, such as candyland or movies (monsters inc, finding nemo, etc) and books you can read to the children during a quiet time session. You can check out books at your local library (children's books and videos) for free. Some of the videos may be old, but if they are, kids don't care. They love animation and sound. Just take a utility bill or any bill with your mom's name and address on it. Hey I wish you and your mother the best. Nothing lasts forever. I commend you for wanting to do right. Good luck!!!
Advice for your mother: Do not be too proud or afraid to humble yourselves. Apply for assistance, such as utility assistance and food stamps. Many churches also provide financial assistance to those that need it. Your mom is doing what she can because she has to and you make that possible for her. Both of you are doing your part. Don't be too proud. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. Those who humble themselves will be exalted. LUKE 14:11
2007-02-21 22:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by vince 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all well done good on you.
( if it was some other kid they would of ran away from all of this)
if you really want to help get a
* part time job near by your house
* babysit and get money from it. but make sure you dont spend!!
* or have a Garage sale and try to sell much as possible
* and save save save that means dont buy anything expensive
* or even ask your Dad to lend you and your brother some money
now and then.
(Good luck hopefully everything turns out alright) :)
2007-02-21 22:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, if you are keeping the house clean and watching your brother, you are doing an EXCELLENT job already! I commend you for your willingness to help and your sense of responsibility! If you are already doing all of this, you probably do not have time for a part-time job - but if you did, the spare cash might help - if you paid some of your own expenses (buying the occasional pair of shoes or blouse) would allow your Mom to save the money for bills and such.
2007-02-21 21:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by Old Dawg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you are old enough but maybe you could get a part-time job and help your mom out. I am sure she would appreciate it a lot. Hopefully everything works out for you!
2007-02-21 23:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by l_a_hart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask her if you can get a job to help out... if you're old enough, that is. maybe babysit for other people to get some extra money. tell her that you really want to do more for her and maybe she'll consider it.
2007-02-21 21:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by Cris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
raise money. if you have a good talent, use it to raise money. every penny counts. if you found 100 pennies that could be one dollar. she might need that one dollar for a piece of food or something. keep it up
2007-02-21 21:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by girl ! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you get a part-time job... if you have the time of course... make sure you don't spend money a lot... and make sure you buy cheaper substitutes for your food supplies and stuff like that..
2007-02-21 21:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by chicharon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grrtt
2007-02-21 21:29:13 · answer #10 · answered by Rivana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋