Money? 😕

Question

I don’t really know where else to put this or who to tell. So here it goes...
I’m 13. I live in a nice house, in a nice area. I have nice clothes, makeup, perfumes, and a nice room that I share with my little sister. I have a mum and a dad who are somewhat happy and 2 dogs and 2 cats. 
Everything is fine in my house. Lately my parents have been struggling for money, I’m not being spoiled and stuck up when I say this but they honestly really have. It has caused my parents to fall out numeral times and I don’t know what to do. My Dad now carries 3 full time jobs and my mum with her 1 job. 
I really need to help in some way but honestly don’t know how. I take saxophone lessons and I’m planning to give them up this week, (without telling my parents) as they cost £45 a month. I’m also going to try help my dad with his job (if possible.) 
Is there any other way I can help them both? 
I honestly don’t know what to do... 
😕

Answer

Aw sweetie I know you want to help your parents, but other than being a good kid and staying out of trouble it’s nothing you could really do being that you’re only 13. It’s hard to watch your parents struggle but just be there for them and try to help out around the house as much as you can, so it’s one less thing they have to focus on. ❤️

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I think being that young just staying out of trouble, helping with chores or dinner would be great help. Gives them time to actually come home and relax

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You’re so sweet. I’m sure your parents would be so touched to know how thoughtful you’re being. I think just being there to help with things around the house, would mean the world to them. If you want to make some of your own money, you could try to get some babysitting or pet sitting jobs. Unless it’s going to take you away from helping care for any younger siblings. Truly, though...know your parents wouldn’t want you worrying about this. As adults, sometimes everybody goes through times where money is tight. Your parents sound like they’re working very hard to get out of that. Just keep being a great daughter, and that alone will be so helpful!

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This is for your parents to figure out after all. Try not to get to involved in their adult problems as hard as it might be. I can imagine it being difficult.
You can always help at home. It might make the day a bit easier for both of them. Help with dishes and maybe offer to run with the vacuum cleaner and so on. Just the small duties at home that you might already help with because it gives energy when you don't have to do all that 😊
Have a talk with your parents about the lessons. I don't know if it's possible for you to get a very small job at your age to help pay your own lessons maybe. I remember baby sitting around that age fx 😊

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