Money Problems...

I know that so many other people have life so much worse than me but this has been hurting me for days.... here's my story::

We have money problems. Both my mom and step dad work from home and money is getting hard to get. Their business should be springing up any second! When I was 5-7 y/o my mom was making literally $30,000 a MONTH. Now we can't pay rent or the car bill.. We can barely buy food. I'm in tears, crying myself to sleep every night. I NEED new clothes, my shoes are too old now, I need to go to the doctor and the dentist... But we can't afford it...

Now my mom and step dad are going on an honestly important trip to Florida (we're in Missouri) for 4 days or something... And it'll cost $800 at LEAST to get there... then however much to get back.... It pisses me off!!!!!!!!! How the hell do they thinkthey can go down to Florida when I'm trying to save IN QUARTERS to buy my self some freaking jeans???? THERES NO FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. So what's the solution? GO TO FREAKING FLORIDA.

I'm just confused and hurt by their decision. There's no way they can't go, so I mean.. I can't talk to them about it. But just..... How am I supposed to feel?? Do I have the right to be angry?

Ofcoarse you have the right to be angry... The most thing that upsets us teens is money, cuz it's soo important for our hard social lives. Why do they have to go to florida anyway?! Can't they take a raincheck on that? Anyway, if they really have to go can't you just live there? maybe there are better jobs in Florida. There are other ways of making money, you can start something at home, something you're good at and make money from it like sewing clothes or baking or selling something, over here website designers get paid well, so there are other options... look for them, get your mom and stepdad involved... you will get your money problems solved eventually. I hope everything turns out ok for you.

As a parent, I can honestly say that it upsets me (both angers me and hurts me) when I cannot afford to give my children what they need or what they want.

Most parents live to give their children a better life than what they (the parents) had. We want our children to have the best and not worry about anything, but sad to say that is rarely the case.

Money in our world is hard to come by. It is difficult to provide the basics for one person little alone a small family. We, as parents, do what we have to in order to scrape by.

yes, they may have to go to Florida, but the question is why? What are the pro's and the cons about it? Is there a chance that by going then finances will ease up and you can once again start living life without counting quarters as you say? Will not going make the situation worse?

There are many things that need to be considered and I am willing to bet that your parents are worried about this as well.

They are doing what they think is in your best interest as well as theirs. They are trying to give you the life that you had become dependant upon.

We are not there to see what exactly is taking place in your house, but by what you have stated then it appears that your mom and step father are doing the best they can and you should appreciate that and try to help.

Do you have a right to be mad? Well, it depends... you have a right to be mad at the situation, but if your parents are truly trying... then no, not at them.

Instead of complaining do something more than count quarters to help out. Also make sure that you do your best to keep your grades up so that is one less thing that they would have to worry about.

There are many things that you could do for some extra money. You could babysit for couples or single parents in your neighborhood, you could do odd jobs, have a bake sell, maybe a garage sell, yard work, walk dogs, and just about anything else that you put your mind to.

Try raising awareness in your community about poverity. You can do this without letting them know your situation and still get many ideas from others.

We once collected a bunch of old stuffed animals that were in good condition and just needed a little stitching here and there and some cleaning (your basic TLC) after we fixed them up then we sold some and gave the money to families in need while the smaller stuffed animals we gave to younger children that parents could not afford to get them anything.

Talk to them and let them know how you feel without sounding judgemental or accussing. Ask them if there is anything that you can do to help them out. If they say no then ask them if you can do odd jobs around your community to help earn extra cash for the things that you want.

~~Sher

Yeah it sucks how things are right now. and as gay as it sounds. you do have it better then some people. you have food, no matter how litter, you have a roof over your head, no matter the style. you should not focus on what you dont have and try to focus on what you do. because that honestly is the best way to get through it.

Let them do their jobs as parents. If they make such a BIG decision it's obviously for a good reason. Remember there are children all over the world who are starving to death. Be thankful for what you do have - be thankful that you have parents who care about you! Stop worrying about things you can not control and be a kid!

Hmm money money money money

i know everybody cant live w/out money

coz w/out money

no shelter
no food
no clothes
and everything ......

GOSH!