Gimme,Gimme,Gimmee!
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smoothshooter
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Perhaps you can't blame a kid for their parent's lifestyle, but you CAN take the kid out of that home and put them in with a family WILL take care of them and better yet give them to someone that is on a waiting list to adopt a kid.
Doing a few things to publicly shame the negligent parent/parent's can be effective too, at least for the ones that have any self-respect left at all.
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coltle6920
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Well said and I'm sure you're proud of your children. Too many of us only think of giving as a monetary issue.
BigBill
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We need to help ourselves not waiting or relying for others to help us. We are in control of our own destiny.
My parents did same, but all seven are doing just fine. One did have a little brush with drugs/law in high school.
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My church has an "angel tree" with requests from the county social services agency, last year one woman took the one for a Peppa Pig playset-she found it costs $90.00! As she said, "These kids have expensive tastes !". When you spend half the day in front of the tube, nobody in your family works and yet there's always food on the table, a roof over your head...
This year I took the one for a tricycle for a 3 year old boy. Found a nice all steel one, Made in the USA at the Trenton Bike Exchange-$15.00.
On another board I visit a Canadian member noted how in the Dominion the so called "distressed" families always have money for beer and weed and the kids have to be enrolled in school nutrition programs.
Yes, you can't blame the kids for their parents lifestyle but you can give their "parents" a good kick in the pants and make them act responsibly. Many schools have tackled the problem of teenage pregnancy by REQUIRING the teenage mothers to bring their babies to school-none of this "I left it with Momma, I left it with Granny, I left it with Auntie, I left it with my sister.." NO. They bring their babies to school, they're checked weekly to make sure they're thriving and when the girls are not in class they're in the nursery-their girlhood ended the moment they decided to become a mother. I like to quote the New Jersey judge who told a welfare queen who appeared before him as a plaintiff that she was using her children as meal tickets. On another board a member said when the pastor of his church is approached by someone with a *** story he tells them he'll give them a card for gas or groceries or whatever. If they insist on cash.......
One woman I know used to volunteer at a local soup kitchen. She said most of the people who come there should be sent to Weight Watchers.
This year I took the one for a tricycle for a 3 year old boy. Found a nice all steel one, Made in the USA at the Trenton Bike Exchange-$15.00.
On another board I visit a Canadian member noted how in the Dominion the so called "distressed" families always have money for beer and weed and the kids have to be enrolled in school nutrition programs.
Yes, you can't blame the kids for their parents lifestyle but you can give their "parents" a good kick in the pants and make them act responsibly. Many schools have tackled the problem of teenage pregnancy by REQUIRING the teenage mothers to bring their babies to school-none of this "I left it with Momma, I left it with Granny, I left it with Auntie, I left it with my sister.." NO. They bring their babies to school, they're checked weekly to make sure they're thriving and when the girls are not in class they're in the nursery-their girlhood ended the moment they decided to become a mother. I like to quote the New Jersey judge who told a welfare queen who appeared before him as a plaintiff that she was using her children as meal tickets. On another board a member said when the pastor of his church is approached by someone with a *** story he tells them he'll give them a card for gas or groceries or whatever. If they insist on cash.......
One woman I know used to volunteer at a local soup kitchen. She said most of the people who come there should be sent to Weight Watchers.
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BigBill
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My 7 yo grandson wanted a $200 LEGO set. He came to me saying he wanted one thing he had to have if it was ok with me to get it for him. I found it on sale for $100 plus free shipping. Add up four different toys it's over $100 anyway. Who knows how long I'll be here to do it for him.
While on a road trip I stopped by a convenience stop to use the restroom and purchase a candy bar and drink.
As I was checking out, the two clerks were talking about an older, homeless lady that used "their" restroom to wash her face and brush her teeth on a semi regular basis.
As I received my change, I said to them "There but for the grace of God go I" and walked out the door.
wyo-man
As I was checking out, the two clerks were talking about an older, homeless lady that used "their" restroom to wash her face and brush her teeth on a semi regular basis.
As I received my change, I said to them "There but for the grace of God go I" and walked out the door.
wyo-man
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I never gave it much thought, but the only time I normally give to charities is around the holidays: food bank donations, spare change for Salvation Army collections, and a big bag of dog food and cat food for the county animal shelter. It never really amounts to much. I know there are plenty of folks who do a whole lot more for others, but I hope what little I do somehow helps.
I've been through a couple of tough years with issues requiring multiple surgeries, and I've finally turned a corner. I'm thankful for that, along with the emotional support of my family and friends. In that light of the blessings I've received, giving now seems more like sharing than charity. Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas!
I've been through a couple of tough years with issues requiring multiple surgeries, and I've finally turned a corner. I'm thankful for that, along with the emotional support of my family and friends. In that light of the blessings I've received, giving now seems more like sharing than charity. Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas!
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