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My family doesn't have that much money, and I want to help out, but I'm only 13.
Hi. I have an issue. My family doesn't have that much money, and we might loose our house in September if we don't get a mortgage. I want to help out, but I'm only 13. I can't get a job. Babysitting doesn't pay enough, same with other little jobs. I try to turn off lights and save water and don't wash a lot of clothes, but I don't think it's helping. I don't want to move away from my friends, and we'd have to give up my dog. Please, please help.
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I think it is admirable that you want to help your family out during this financially troubling time. The problem is that you are only 13 and legally there is nothing you can do to earn enough money to help them.
While this might sound trivial the best thing you can do for your parents at this time is exactly what your doing. Turning out lights and saving water are a big help as utilities are a big expense. You should also make sure not to ask for things they cannot afford to purchase at this time. Even school supplies just the bare minimum to get by with for the next month or so until they work through this problem.
Most importantly is not to add to their problems by getting into trouble at school or causing problems at home. As an adult and a parent and grandparent I can tell you that given the stress your parents may be under even a minor problem can cause you to receive a bigger penalty than the problem is worth because of the stress they may be under.
You can also help out by doing some extra things around the house. You're 13 old enough to use the kitchen equipment. Ask mom if you can help prepare dinner. Clear the dishes after dinner and clean up the kitchen. This gives mom and dad time to decompress and more time to think of how to resolve the problem.
Your school work though is most important. Get your homework done first. Then if there is time clean a room they way mom would so she doesn't have to. In five days you can clean a whole house and that is one less thing mom doesn't have to contend with.
Like I said these things sound trivial to you but if you can do them without your parents asking them of you they are not only great stress relievers for them. Mom and dad will take notice and be appreciative of your effort.
Your job really at this time is to help relieve any stress they have so they can concentrate on the problem and not to make any new problems for them.
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