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Originally Posted by asha
I heartily agree. I am sick of feel-good news articles about a young couple who had three kids in a row under the age of 4 years when she doesn't work and he has been out of work for months or has a low paying job. The tv show or its viewers but them a house and car and a vacation somewhere. FAMILY PLANNING, PEOPLES.
Worse still, those who earn a huge amoun or at least a decent amount and none the less rely on others becasue they have been completely foolish with thier money.
NO WORK, NO SAVE: NO HOUSE, NO FOOD
I have always contributed to charities as have millions of millions of well-meaning people. I worry about where the $ goes. I have finally found a charilt to support which gives 100% of the $ to the charity recipients and will trust NOONE else to ensure the money is actually used appropriately.
My friends are not frugal and I am really excited, now, about frugality. You have to make that inner transition. Rich Dad Poor Dad was the first step.... I know he is controversial but it made me think. Then, articles about how cappitalism is a con. We are sucked into thinking spending $ will improve happiness. I was watching a fashion show and all these nonchalant models gliding fown the runway in designer clothes (or, stalking down the runway, they look really odd...) and I felt as if I was missing out on something.... and then caught myself. That feeling is what Docle and Gabbana and Vera Wang NEED to generate in us so we can net them billions.
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Sadly my sister is one of those people who mooch off society. She had her first child at the age of 15 years old. And then 3 more boys in the past 4 years. One of the boys she gave up for adoption. she left the father and got with a guy who was younger than her.. and didn't work.. He still doesn't work.. and they not have 2 babies just off the breast.
I think my sister has a mental problem and really needs some help. It would be fair to ask the goverment to set guidelines in order to get support from them.
However, the goverment have made it even more difficult.. by telling her to look for a job.. while she has the babies.. and once you get a job.. how in the hell can you pay for 2 kids and all your bills?? The truth is that she really needs an education.. and mental help. I would say she may even need a strong forceful push by the goverment.. to leave her husband.. if he does not want to work or look for a job..
and create places that people have to sign up and monitors them looking for a job.. (the husband if married).. and education if a single mother with no childcare/ family.