03/13/2026
Hold on while I get my soapbox... actually, I need two because I am very short. đ€Ł
Someone commented on a different PC post:
âWhy do they have kids if you canât take care of them?â (summarized)
This mindset says a lot more about a lack of empathy than it does about struggling parents.
Every day, moms and dads are doing everything they can to provide for their children while carrying the weight of low wages, rising rent, childcare costs, and often, they come from generational poverty.
Imagine being a parent where 60% of your income goes to rent. Imagine working full-time and still not being able to make it all work.
Imagine choosing between groceries and diapers. Between gas to get to work and clothes for a growing child. These are real decisions families face every single day.
When parents ask for help, it isnât because they love their children less.
Itâs usually because they love them so much that theyâre willing to humble themselves and say, âI need support right now.â
đ©” Thatâs not failure.
đ©” Thatâs courage.
Strong communities donât shame people who are struggling; they step in, lift each other up, and make sure children have what they need to thrive.
Maybe instead of asking why someone had children, we should ask how we can show up with a little more grace.
Because none of us were meant to do this life alone. â€ïž
This photo is of a sweet little whose mom recently lost her job and just needs a little support until she finds another one. She was able to get everything she needed, including diapers, wipes, and the pink lovey she is holding.
