that i need glasses... but we cant afford to get them, i even plan on buying them myself but im trying to save my money for my family, just in case my mom needs to borrow my money.
i just want glasses that will help me see far.
im scared to tell my mom i need glasses because i dont want her to worry about something else she has to pay for.
but i feel my eyes are starting to hurt my grades because they have been getting worse.
what should i do?
i have the money for the glasses but i want to save my money for food, clothes anything else.
my family is broke.
should i tell my mom i need glasses and tell her ill pay for them?
2007-09-15 12:36:56 · 15 answers · asked by ??? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You truly need to get your glasses.That's very important.
I have a serious eye disease and I know how important this is for you to have glasses.
Your mother would want to know for sure,so tell her now.It's not your problem to worry about food,clothes or anything else.Your mom will deal with it.
It's really great that you want to help her out,but your health comes first and foremost and so does your education.If you get a good education,you'll be able to help her even more when you're able to get a good job.
You may be able to get help paying for glasses since your family is in such a bad situation.Ask your school counsellor for advise on your problem.She/he should be able to get you some help or set you in the right direction.
If you can't get help,then definetly use your money to get your glasses and don't delay any longer.
2007-09-15 13:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom brought you into this world and if yo have a normal relationship, she is truly your best Friend for life. You have to tell her, If there was a hole in the roof of your house, would she get it fixed?? Does she keep you warm at night, I'm sure she will do everything she can to get you what you need. I recently answered a question from some kid whining because they couldn't have their own cell phone. Glasses are not a frivolous thing to want, they are a necessity if you truly need them, Go talk to your Mom, as soon as possible!
2007-09-16 03:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to tell your mom. The longer you wait, the worse your vision will get. Let your mom worry about getting the glasses. You can help her with the money you have but you need those glasses, like yesterday.
2007-09-15 12:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by mamabear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are plenty of programs for low income families that will provide you with glasses. U need to tell her before ur eyes get worse. And if u don't the school will. Teachers are trained to watch for learning disabilities...sooner or later some one will notice. Better sooner than later. You can always go to ur school councilor and get advice on programs....and the school will test your sight also.
2007-09-18 18:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Laura F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I know you want to help out your family, believe me when I say that I was where you are now. My family was like yours, no money for anything but the bare necessities. But your mom would want to know about this, and as your mom, she would want what is best for you. Go to your mom and talk about this, have your mom check into any free clinics or possibly welfare, just until you get on your feet again. Good luck
2007-09-15 13:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if you are as poor as you sound, there should me medi-caid programs in your state that would cover your glasses. Don't put it off - I worked in the school system and some kids were held back a grade only to find it was because they needed glasses and couldn't do their work because of it. Tell her, and tell her about medi-caid - something should help out. Plus you kids need medical coverage anyways if you already don't have it.
2007-09-15 12:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetness 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would be best to tell your mother that you need glasses, and to tell her that you can help pay with some of your money for them, I think this would show your family that you care about them......If you want you can pitch in half the cost and your mother half the cost.
Good Luck =)
2007-09-15 12:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by HeavenlyBliss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are near-sighted tell your teachers to let you sit up front so you can see better untl you decide what to do about the glasses. But I don't know you might want to tell your mom but pay for it cause clothes and etc. you can have for the rest of your life but sight who knows.
2007-09-15 12:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by Claire321614 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell Mom.
Once you have the prescription but
before you buy the glasses look here:
http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php
Most of those 'fancy frame` places are a rip-off.
2007-09-15 13:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think really To get glasses a eye Doctor has to set it up to see if you really need them or if you don't need them
2007-09-15 13:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋