Author	Thread: who cares for our kids?
Admin	who cares for our kids? Posted : 18 Sep, 2007 09:00 PM does anyone else feel frustrated that we have to depend on a complete stranger or burden other family members to care for our kids while we work our buns off to provide for them because the other parent isn't there to help? I would give anything to be a stay at home mom! I hardly see my kid because I have to work 2 jobs and go to school to get a better education. in order to get a job that pays more than $8 / hr. in my area. I want to be able to aford to send her to college when she grows up. But is it worth it? What's your opinion? Post Reply
View Profile History	who cares for our kids? Posted : 21 Sep, 2007 06:00 PM Decisions in life are not always easy, and sometimes we are faced choosing between the lesser of two evils so to speak. When God created man and woman, it was not intended that they be alone. Had this union not been hindered by the fall of man, marriages would last for a life time and the man would support the woman who would be able to stay home and rear the children. :angel: However, we know that's not the case now and many single mothers have the very difficult chore of not only raising the children but trying to find a means of income that will help her to meet the financial obligations she is faced with. :angel: The end result is to have someone else watch the kids while you're at work. :angel: It's just not a perfect world any more. Post Reply
View Profile History	who cares for our kids? Posted : 21 Sep, 2007 06:28 PM Heavenly... I can hear your frustration and totally relate to how you are feeling. Unfortunately... one of the biggest hurts that single parents feel (yes, even the non-custodial ones) is guilt. As the custodial parent, we ARE doing a job by ourselves that was meant to be shared, and it IS tough. I remember before my divorce saying how much I admired single parents because I would NEVER be able to handle what they have to do.. God decided to teach me just how much strength I have through Him. You sound like you have a full load and I understand the feelings that you are missing out.. And if you are going to school, you are way more than stressed out. It IS ok to lean on others for help.. family members, friends, people in the church... God didn't intend for us to live life alone..He did make us for community.. and someday.. YOU will be the one helping out someone else, you'll be better prepared to do that because of what you have gone through and SURVIVED! Remember, this time of school is just for a season (at least thats what I keep telling myself!!! :-) ) And.. it is for a good purpose... you will be able to give your children a better life.. but for now... lean on those who God has given to you to lean on.... and ... remember.. you ARE doing a great job! - Rhoni Post Reply