Work and Kids: Today, my mother started fostering a child to make some money.... - FML

By Anonymous - 21/02/2018 15:00 - United Kingdom - Poole

Today, my mother started fostering a child to make some money. I wouldn't have a problem with this if she didn't make me babysit the kid and take him to and from school every day because she's "too busy". I work full-time and she's unemployed. FML

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TheEndIsNigh 10

Saturday 27 January 2018 8:22

I'm not sure how this works, but it sounds like she fostered the kid for benefits or some sort of allowance and isn't actually looking after them. I admit I don't know the laws about this stuff, but I feel like this is fraud and neglect.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 21 February 2018 15:20

She could be right — it can be hard work being a parasite!

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404wan 19

Saturday 3 March 2018 0:48

the UK is insane regarding foster care... i used to see the banners in the parks: 'are you over 21? become a foster parent and receive 2000 pounds a month!' no conditions, no requirements. i mean... what kind of people are you trying to attract?

Shefaa Abu Abdulah 5

Friday 30 March 2018 13:14

but hey at least youre doing good to the child right? he or she is prolly really happy.

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