A little short on payday
Posted by Anonymous in Guilt on Feb 6th, 2009 | 11 commentsCan’t make the morgage so I had to raid my daughter’s piggy bank…
I am the lowest of low…
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Can’t make the morgage so I had to raid my daughter’s piggy bank…
I am the lowest of low…
it happens
You didn’t steal it to buy yourself a video game. You borrowed it from her to keep a roof over her head. There’s nothing to feel guilty about. You’re not Superman, Dad–nobody can expect you to be.
after rain comes sunshine.
I’m sorry. That really sucks and I know it feels horrible. It’s understandable though. I’m sure you’ll replace it. She may be proud of the fact that she was able to help you when you needed it (not sure if she knows). =)
LOL omg, ok ok, don’t worry about it. i use to work and give my mom all my money cause she was under financial stress. you can make it up to here later.
She must have a pretty good allowance. Don’t sweat it, you’ll be able to pay her back later. And bake her some cookies.
Tell her and explain why you did it, she will probably understand and be glad she could help. Just ask next time, while children may not know exactly what is going on she will be able to pick up on the stress around her. Knowing what is going on will help reduce the confusion she may feel about why you are so stressed. Don’t worry, children are amazingly resilient.
I knew my mom took my money, but I never asked for it back. I knew, even at a young age, that a ‘family’ works together, to be together. You pay her back in love and understanding.
Pshh. My mom is about a grand in debt to me right now, and I don’t think I’ll ever get it back. I figure that I’m about to strike out on my own, anyway, it’s just a good-faith loan for taking care of me for 19 years. :)
I was about 10, I knew my mom is out of money (dad didn’t work) and I got together all of my little savings to give them to her (allowances my grandma used to give me, and I never spent ‘cause I was saving them to help my parents if needed). She said no, it’s my money, I should buy something for myself. I know she was crying after, I know how hard it was for her. She borrowed from the neighbor. I asked her why she wouldn’t take mine… for years I was upset about it. I would’ve been so happy if she took them. I wanted to help so bad, and being as young as I was that was my only way.
Not sure should you tell your daughter what you did… I don’t know how she will take it. I just wanted to say, some kids are very glad knowing that their little selves were useful and they helped… If she knows of your troubles, tell her she made it better. Do something nice for her so she knows how much you appreciate it.
So? It was either that or your daughter and you living in the street. What’s worse for you? Her getting a Barbie doll (assuming she’s just a kid) or living in a cardboard box. You be the judge.