Posted by
Billy on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:42:32 AM
Dear Annie: My 24-year-old daughter is living with me because she cannot
afford to live on her own with three baby boys. She could receive help from the
government but chooses not to apply for assistance. She says it is
embarrassing.
She does have a job, but gets no help from the fathers of the children (two
different men).
The problem is, this situation is not helping my
marriage. My husband has been very patient with his stepdaughter and helps out,
but he does not have any patience when it comes to her making the same mistake
over and over — having a child out of wedlock or when she's not in a committed
relationship.
(The above was a letter written to the column called Annie's Mailbox which is picked up by newspapers around the nation including mine. My heart goes out to this lady and her husband for the trouble they are having to do with her daughter having to live with them. However shouldn't family or private groups like churches be the ones we go to for help. Why do we always go to or lead people to Uncle Sam when they need help. It should be the job of families and churches to take care of those in need not the job of Uncle Sam. Read more on this issue ANNIE'S
MAILBOX(R).)