I don t believe in benefits for women who decide to have a baby and have no means to pay for that choice. Of course if your in a bad marriage or lost a husband you should have assistance, but to simply expect others to pay for your "choice, or mistake" has in my opinion defeated the purpose, it was set up for
My Daughter Won’t Get Any More Money From Me — She’s Pretending to Be Poor
Disputes within families often intensify over financial issues. In this case, our reader, Jolene, is exasperated because her daughter, a single mother, continually requests assistance with baby supplies while indulging in personal luxuries. Reaching her limit, Jolene advises her daughter to curb her spending on non-essentials and focus on what’s best for her child.
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Thank you for getting in touch with us, Jolene! We recognize that this is a complex situation, and we’re here to support you.
Determine the way you’d like to offer your support.
It can be difficult to decline assistance, especially when it involves your grandchild. However, take a moment to reflect on whether your financial help is genuinely meeting the baby’s needs or simply enabling your daughter’s spending habits.
If you frequently find yourself paying for essentials while she indulges in luxuries, it may be necessary to establish some conditions for your support. Think about prioritizing direct contributions to the baby’s needs, such as purchasing diapers or formula, instead of providing cash that could be misappropriated.
Provide non-financial support.
Instead of giving money, offer to help in other ways, like watching the baby while she runs errands or cooking meals for them. This approach shows you’re still willing to help without directly funding her habits. It also gives you peace of mind knowing that the baby is being taken care of without enabling unnecessary spending.
Propose alternatives to costly purchases.
If she’s having difficulty with her spending habits, encourage her to concentrate on saving or exploring more budget-friendly alternatives. For instance, if she enjoys stylish accessories, introduce her to options from discounted brands or suggest shopping secondhand. Helping her find ways to treat herself without overspending could aid in changing her perspective.
Practice saying no.
At times, it’s essential to establish boundaries and be firm, even with family. If you’re uneasy about how frequently she requests financial assistance, don’t hesitate to say no. Be clear that while you want to support her emotionally, you cannot always serve as her financial safety net, particularly if she’s not handling her finances responsibly.
Another of our readers faced a similarly challenging situation. She discovered that her husband was attempting to take advantage of her wealth for his own benefit. However, fate had other plans, and he ultimately found himself without the riches he was after.
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