Can you comment on this? my family financial status (im 13) ?

Question

My mom has a crappy job and works hard but only gets enough money to put gas in her car.. she onlye has 3 dollars to her name. My dad lives 2hrs away and pays child support of 440 a month but he's suffering too and the 440 isn't doing anything for us and my mom and my sister and me live in a small 2 bedroom...

Answer 1

Firstly, you are way to young to be having to concern yourself with such heavy problems, but it is what it is. Because your education is so vitally important (so that you will be able to get out of that situation) you need to consentrate on learning. Meanwhile you have to eat, have a place to live and clothes on your back. Does your father know how difficult your life is? Is your mom being a good manager of the money she gets? Has she asked for help where she can? There is little you can do physically, However, there is much you can do. (I know many of you will poohoo this idea, so butt out for a minute.) Jesus (that's God's son) loves you very much, and he is ready and willing to help you. All you have to do is talk to Him and ask, He already knows your needs, but He would like to hear from you. I know this sounds too simple to be true, but give HIM a try, He will not fail you. Just get in a quite place and talk to Him. His name is Jesus, and He will be waiting to hear from you. He Loves you, and so do I. I will be praying for you as well.

Answer 2

Buddy,
I know most people will say you're too young to be worrying about this, however, I've lived through the same situation, so I can relate.
My advice.. Stay focused. I went hungry sometimes when I was your age. Neighbors gave us food and I'm forever grateful for that. The truth is, all the pain/suffering made me want to get out of that life and be my own person. It''s been more than 20 years, I'm now almost 40, professional, with a great life and have been making very good money since I finished college. I don't like looking back because it's painful, however it was that situation that made me the man I am today. Go to school, take out loans to pay for your education, it will be your best investment.Don't blame your parents for their mistakes, they're only human, just remember, stay focused, be proud, be smart, stay in school and become a professional.. everything else will fall in place.
Do me a favor, if you find this useful, save this address and 5 years from now write back and let me know how you're doing. I feel your pain, I relate to you, I'm with you buddy.
John

Answer 3

First of all you as a minor should not know anything at all about the family's finances nor how much anyone earns or how much child support is as it's none of your business. Your job is to go to school and make good grades and not get into trouble.

A 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment sounds ample. And thank God your dad pays child support and your mom is employed, and you get Section 8 and food stamps (welfare) so you're doing ok, then you talk about additional jobs. So what is it you're worried about. A lot of people today have lost their homes and are living in their cars and have been out of work from 1 to 5 years, so pray for them and that will take your mind off of your thinking about yourself.