Date: 1/29/2003 4:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 47699
You're only fifteen. You shouldn't have to be worried about money. You have the rest of your life for that. I really don't know what to tell you except that you just need to understand that your parents are going through a very stressful time right now. I guess the best you can do is be supportive of them. Let them know that you understand and remind them that, even though you're all going through a rough time right now, everything will be okay. Your mom would probably really appreciate it if you helped out around the house. Ask her if you can do anything to make things easier for her. It could be little things like taking out the trash, straightening up around the house, folding laundry, doing dishes, etc. I wish you well, my friend. Take care and just know that things will get better.  |
Date: 1/29/2003 5:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 61472
i agree with frankenstein i mean getting a job would be good but it might interfere with your school work. Maybe get a job that is short but pays pretty well. Babysitting maybe? Parents in babysitting usually let the babysitter do her homework while watching the kid. But your mom must be really stressful right now and helping around the house, you and your sister, would help her relieve the sress  |
Date: 1/29/2003 5:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
offer suggestions to help cut back on home costs... say you can do without the cable TV and without the new clothing(make due with what you have) i've been in this type of situation when i was younger.. i remember the day they re-possessed my mothers car what wasen't a fun site(she was always someone who needed to be in control...and she had lost all control of everything what made it even harder... she was also obessive comulsive neat freak what added more stresses!) don't ask for physical things... con't complain about physical things(eg. my jeans are so old i need a new pair) help out... offer to cook dinner or clean up.. sure see if you can get a PT job that might help alot also... also.. tell your mom you love her...  |
Date: 1/29/2003 5:41:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26649
i do what most of u say . like help around the house , maybe not enough. i cant help stop worrying bout money i think its its my fault. i only ask for new clothes when i need it.  |
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Date: 1/29/2003 5:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
avoid asking for clothing all together... and try to ask for hte $20 jeans not the $50 jeans what are all the rage and only when the jeans are falling apart... same with clothing... avoid asking for things all together...it will get easier... try to be more independant from asking your mom to do things and get things for you... |
Date: 1/29/2003 7:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 45619
well you could lighten the load by getting a job and helping them out. jobs really aren't all that bad, i have one, it's cool. and tell your mom that leaving will only make things worse.  |
Date: 1/29/2003 10:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 56369
hey from my point of view, money is the source of most tensions in your home atm. Ease up on your mum, shes got alot on her plate at the moment. Do whatever you can to prevent arguements. but yeh just like fire angel said, get a job to lighten the load. It would be such a good choice. Your own income, and your parents will be relieved in the sense that you can provide your own pocketmoney.  |
Date: 2/4/2003 11:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 56489
Run the job thing by your mom, tell her you'll get a job to help rather than fight with her, but apparently this goes a little deeper that your dad is blaming your mom for it, touchy situation, Good Luck!  |
