I understand it is a must
It is a duty, not a cost,
however I believe we should
keep better watch on how its used.
The mother buys a brand new phone,
the child neglected back at home,
there is no money for new books
but there is enough for mom's new shoes!
I wish that parents would resort,
to fill themselves with knowledge
while you are wasting child support
the child has nothing saved for college.
Daylin H.
** This is a tricky subject. I understand that many mothers manage the money in a very smart manner for the wellbeing of her child and his or her environment. However what catches my attention working in a call center, is the women that call in saying they have no job, asking for an extention on a phone bill over $250.00 ($50 of which is downloads), they just bought a new blackberry and they say very proudly: "Um...I need an extention for another 3-4 weeks because that is when I get my child support money"...Wow...that bothered me because being a woman and having lived the step family experience I find that CHILD support is just that; not extra money so mom or dad in some cases can buy a new phone or run up the cable bill. I don't mean to offend anyone, it is just a reflection of how I feel everytime I have to hear a comment like that and it happens about once or twice a week
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I agree with you on this! It is so unbelievable that a lot of women are abusing kids by spending on themselves rather than on their children. Those who are on welfare are doing the same thing. **sighing**
Welfare is a subject I don't want to get started on. I also see the government assist people to get cellphones and they run the bill up ridiculously high and we don't interrupt as long as they pay $10 every 2 -3 months. There go my taxes!
I also agree. My hubby pays $600 per month for one child and his ex uses it for the mortgage payment. Used to use it for rent. And wants more, now that she has a house. I reminded her that it was for the child and that she would have to pay for shelter for herself even if she didn't have a child. She just laughs.
Hey! Marilyn! Can I have a baby with your hubby? That's a pretty darn good deal! =)
Marilyn, in my opinion the government should regulate these funds just a little better. At least to make a % of the funds be placed in some sort of savings acct or college fund because after the mother has spent all the money on her all those years...Guess who the child is going to ask for money when he turns 18....Oh daddy! I understand the law favors the mother, but man some mothers don't make me proud at all.
Thank you all for participating.
Cindy, isn't it? I never got a nickel from my ex for our son. I didn't push the issue. He was 24 years older than me and on SS by the time we separated. But I was a single mom for 6 years before our son turned 18 and did it without his or the government's help. Sometimes it was tough.
Daylin, I definitely think the government should regulate this a bit. I don't usually like government interference, but for the kids...
My friend divorced and it was her choice not to receive any money from her ex. I admired that from her, eventhough she has every right to get child support...He on the other hand was very happy and considered it a great decision. You can see both sides of the coin on that one...I must wake up early to listen to these barbaric complaints some more tomorrow!! Good night to all.
I've seen a lot of this. Sometimes I wonder about people.
Its a nutty world.