My friend has a four year old daughter and she is on welfare.She doesn't have any money for anything let alone christmas presents and her poor little girl is so excited about santa coming.How do you tell such a young child something like this? Obviously at that age all that matters is presents
2007-11-29
05:33:20
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As ive already explained she doesn't have any money...she doesn't have a television a phone NOTHING.She is ina terrible situation and i feel extremely sorry for this child.
2007-11-29
05:43:21 ·
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She lives in canada there are no such things as foodstamps
2007-11-29
05:44:17 ·
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I know she doesn't have money because i am a frequent visitor to her home.I try to help them out as much as possible but i myself don't have very much money
2007-11-29
05:49:59 ·
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Well thanks for the answers...i love this little girl to death and she does deserve something.I will try my best
2007-11-29
05:53:53 ·
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there are thousands of parents in the same situation this year, and there are a lot of resources that can help. go to your local chamber of commerce and ask for a list of local resources.
what about you? can't you buy a gift under $10? that would make the day of that 4 year old, and her mom would be so grateful for your help in this.
2007-11-29 08:02:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Is it possible to buy the girl a toy or two? When I was little my mother didn't allow me to celebrate Christmas, she celebrated it for my brothers and sisters just not me. I don't know why. Anyway, on Christmas eve I would pray so hard that Santa was real so I could get a present on Christmas day like the other kids did. I never did. If you can help this child at all, even a little thing, please do. Maybe you can find a charity that gives children presents. We have them every where here in the USA. I'm sure Canada must too. It shouldn't be too late to sign up for something. She's too little to have to go through this.
Why doesn't the mother work? Is there no jobs there? I know that happens a lot here.
2007-11-29 08:59:44
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answered by musicpanther67 5
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Id think the best option for her other than telling her child Santa isn't coming this year, cause that'll just break her heart, but go to the dollar store and buy a few dolls, she'll never know the difference, at least she'll think Santa came!
Sorry if this isn't helpful in anyway, i just dint know what other options there can be to tell a child, that Santa isn't coming!
Unless you as the friend, starts a donation to get her four year old a few presents this year, i know thats what i would defiantley do, im sure the mother feels terrible about her child bein let down for christmas this year.
Best of Luck to you!
2007-11-29 05:45:10
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answered by Anonymous
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What about toys for tots or gifts from the food bank or VFW? You could get a present and sign Santas name on it and send it over the border. It doesn't have to be major, just a sign to him that he's not forgotten, even a letter of regard from Santa would be cool or a visit from Santa. That wouldn't cost much. Hey, even a visit from you could or anyone he hasn't seen in a while could be a present. Don't give up. It's still a month away. Anything could happen!
2007-11-29 07:00:03
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answered by ? 6
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Perhaps could write a letter from Santa saying that her present is a special play date with Mommy. They could spend the day singing songs, coloring, visiting friends, playing in the snow, having an imaginary tea party, etc.
Maybe the mom can give something of her own to the daughter as a keepsake or family heirloom. It can be as simple as a comb or something and it may end up being very special for the girl. Any special act of love and thoughtfulness will probably be better than any storebought gift.
2007-11-29 05:57:07
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answered by bfmken 3
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There are programs out there like "Angel Tree" where a family can sponser another family that needs help for Christmas. Has your friend tried looking into any of these? They will most likely be held at local churches and maybe even some banks. I'm terribly sorry she's going through such a tough time. Also Toys for Tots is a good program if she's needing help. Best of luck to her.
2007-11-29 05:38:40
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answered by N and A's Momma 7
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If they are on welfare, they should be eligible to be on an Angle tree or Toys for Tots or some other charitable program.
They could also do very inexpensive presents. A one dollar princess tiara from the dollar tree and coloring book.
Perhaps you can help out with giving the girl a good Christmas.
2007-11-29 08:15:00
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answered by kelloggs322 4
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the fact is the finished problem to inform him. I have a 5 12 months previous and a three 12 months previous and we not in any respect have finished the Santa Clause problem. they both discover Christmas only a calming and the different little ones. basically be particular to describe that some little ones do position self belief in Santa Clause and they ought to not say some thing about him no longer being genuine.
2016-10-25 04:52:48
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answered by ? 4
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Why don't you send a package filled with things that the little girl would love. I think you could send her stuff that you find either at a consignment shop - or the salvation army store really cheaply, and it would MAKE her christmas. If I have her address, I would send a gift! Seriously, how much would it cost YOU to make this girls world? 50bucks? send it in a big box, label it from santa. That's what I would do. even if your friend says no, just do it.
2007-11-29 07:11:06
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answered by wfhlembo 6
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I think the social services in Canada are lilke those in the UK, there are similar benefits also, she must be getting child support money from the government, and there are certainly social programs to help with basic daily living needs, she needs to talk to a government agency regarding this. I would also think going to church agencies may help with donated items, I hope she looks into this further and gets some help, also what about her family, kids father, inlaws, grandparents etc?
2007-12-02 06:02:44
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answered by jamieboy1 2
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Have her talk to her church and other organizations like the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots. They have a deadline to apply BUT will make exceptions in some cases.
Also...your friend is probably spending like $10-20 on something for herself...tell her to use that money to buy one present a week until Christmas.
Also...she can go to dollar stores and buy cheaper presents.
And you could always give her some money to help her out.
And she doesn't have to buy a lot....at 4...she can get away with one or two things. We've never bought our children more than 3 or 4 things any year. Even if your friend only buys one thing from Santa...it's better than nothing.
And if your friend lives in Canada....has no phone etc....how do YOU know she doesn't have money for Christmas then?
2007-11-29 05:44:32
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answered by Miss Sunshine 5
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