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I have a friend that I absolutely adore. We have known each other for 30 years.
She and her husband both have college degrees. They have four kids and she is a SAHM. He has a job that doesn't pay very well, but it's very fulfilling and helps the community.
Her dad helps them out a lot, flying them out for visits, buying them a car, etc.
I have now received the third GoFundMe for something to do with their kids. It is a fundraiser so one of their kids can go on a school trip.
I feel bad thinking this way, but I have always had a full time job and paid for this kind of thing with my own money for my kids. I kind of feel resentful that she feels like it's okay to stay home and basically beg friends and family for anything she wants.
I know I shouldn't be petty like this and I should just donate as it's for her kids and they didn't ask for this situation.
No. The intent of “Go fund accounts” should be to help out financially due to tragedy- not for “extra’s”. It’s narcissitic to ask people to fund you or your family for “extras”.
Are all the students participating in the GoFundMe campaign or is it just this family? If the class decided to launch the GoFundMe page for their class trip, I might be inclined to donate. But if it is just this family and - given what you know about them - I'd be hesitant to donate.
I'd struggle in the same manner as you are, OP. You hate to see the kid not participate but at the same time, there are sacrifices that are made in order to live within your means. And sometimes that means the kids don't get to do some stuff. Is it a nice gesture to donate? Sure. But, like you, I'd start to get miffed if the requests were frequent.
Are all the students participating in the GoFundMe campaign or is it just this family? If the class decided to launch the GoFundMe page for their class trip, I might be inclined to donate. But if it is just this family and - given what you know about them - I'd be hesitant to donate.
I'd struggle in the same manner as you are, OP. You hate to see the kid not participate but at the same time, there are sacrifices that are made in order to live within your means. And sometimes that means the kids don't get to do some stuff. Is it a nice gesture to donate? Sure. But, like you, I'd start to get miffed if the requests were frequent.
I have contributed to GFM accounts for friends to help with medical expenses, funeral expenses, and housing for someone after Hurricane Harvey destroyed their home. I only donate to people I know and only for serious issues.
I would not donate for a school trip. I'd pay the kid to do something like come over and work in the yard and I might pay a little more than it's worth. But I would not do a flat-out donation.
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