Topic : 03/29 Next Generation of Moochers

I watched this show for the second time today.  I'm very curious as to how they're all doing....especially the 3 who were moved out of their house.  My reaction to all of the moochers was 'you've gotta be kidding.  They're mad that someone thinks their mooching isn't ok!' 

But I will ask...who raised them? 

I have seen this episode before, and I still can't believe how unappreciative and bratty that 

24 year old daughter is!  She does nothing on the show but rolls her eyes and badmouths 

their parents.  She acts like a little girl who isn't getting her way!  

 I remember being 17 or 18 years old, and I couldn't wait until the day that I could be out 

on my own. I got my first apartment at 19, and bought my first home at 21. Its not that I had 

a bad relationship with my mom and dad, its just that they had prepared me for having a life 

of my own. I was proud to be on my own, and not having to rely on my parents for every little thing.  

 Those parents are obviously tired, worn-out, and still have little kids at home to care for. They 

need to stop worrying so much about their grown children, and start concentrating on the 

little ones. Those adult children need to get out on their own and start living life!!  

The daughter and her boyfriend life with my now "ex" boyfriend.  She's 21 and lazy, doesn't want to work and her bf works part-time.  Her dad supports both of them and barely makes ends meet.  I told him I didn't like it so he dumped me.  I fed him a hot meal every night when he came home from work for 5 months and I didn't even get a thank you. 

Let me see if I can suggest some stuff 

1.  You're not a failure, it really is that hard. 

2.  Remember our elders, "watch those pennies and the dollars will mind themselves."   

3.  Clerical positions seem to have the best hours when it comes to kids, part time positions can have really flexible hours, most don't require weekends.  Start somewhere, if your mom can watch the kids, slip her a few bucks per week.  I'm sure it won't be the true amount her time is worth, but it will make you feel better. 

4.  Join a shopping club and by things in bulk.  Toilet paper, shampoo, large packages of meat and divide it up when you get home.  It will save money, time and get you on a budget.  Running to the store everytime you turn around can be one of the biggest money drains... for any size household. 

5.  Get a computer, get a cheap internet access, take the classes you can on line, at your own pace. 

6.  There a ton's of organizations, that can help you get into your own house (and own it!) offer free child care, free medical care for the kids, food stamps, WIC, Food Pantries etc.  Punch it in google and see what comes up for your area. 

7.  Start with your local church, YWCA, or other similar organizations, if you want to make it, there are people out there willing to give you all the help they can.  Even if its only to point you in a new direction. 

8.  Nothing comes overnight.  Don't fall for "Quick fixes" it could set you back even further.  Stick-to-it-ness is the winning way.  Go slow, keep the faith, set small attainable goals, congradulate yourself big everytime you meet one and most of all, don't forget to enjoy your life and your children. 

YOU'LL MAKE IT!!!   (I did, it took awhile and I had to have help all the way.)