The Problematic Problem
Did you know that if you are older, earn more money, and have a higher education when you get married your marriage may last longer? Apparently this spoke many truths with my parents’ marriage. Married at 20, neither parent passed a high school education, and hardly any money. Now, please do not assume my parents are divorced, because that really depends on what you believe divorced means. I’m sorry that may be confusing, but my parents’ marriage is rather problematic. They are not exactly separated from each other, but they are not together. As it may be confusing to you, it is also confusing to me. My challenge is to discover a solution for my parent’s complicated marital problem. To begin with, my parents’ …show more content…
My mom is a hard working woman. She has 3 jobs that are time consuming and very little pay. Getting her high school diploma has been her goal for years, but then I was born and then she had to pay to live. I know how hard she works, but know how much this hurts her. Don’t you think she’d like to go to school, learn more, or travel? My father is a bit of the opposite. His job is not as important as we are to him. My dad grew up with an alcoholic father who never paid mind to his children, so it was his decision to never be like his father. He does everything for us. He always goes to our school celebrations, no matter how big or small. With family and love as his priorities, money could be the last thing on his mind. He doesn’t seem as affected by their “separation” than more concerned with how it affects us. My mom does seem to be the most unhappy in this ordeal though. I know she has hopes and dreams. For example, to be rid of my dad. One day she did try to leave. My dad was at work, and she told us to pack. We were leaving, but I refused. As much as I love my mom, I did not want to leave my dad or my home. We ended up leaving later because she …show more content…
The counter argument does become invalid if you consider how much my mom wants to break free. Really, loopholes and problems in my solution are not compelling if you realize how hard we can work to fix it. The money? We can all try to save and not waste it on what we do not need. The agreement? We have time. We have each other to understand. If it is the best for us, it will work. My mom’s search? It will happen if we make it happen. I think that human hope is one of the most amazing things and the fact that we can take control of our own lives. Excuse me for using this overused phrase, but nothing is impossible. I truly believe that if we work hard enough, my mom and dad can pitch in and prove that if you marry young, barely an education, and hardly earn money, your marriage will likely not
Did you know that if you are older, earn more money, and have a higher education when you get married your marriage may last longer? Apparently this spoke many truths with my parents’ marriage. Married at 20, neither parent passed a high school education, and hardly any money. Now, please do not assume my parents are divorced, because that really depends on what you believe divorced means. I’m sorry that may be confusing, but my parents’ marriage is rather problematic. They are not exactly separated from each other, but they are not together. As it may be confusing to you, it is also confusing to me. My challenge is to discover a solution for my parent’s complicated marital problem. To begin with, my parents’ …show more content…
My mom is a hard working woman. She has 3 jobs that are time consuming and very little pay. Getting her high school diploma has been her goal for years, but then I was born and then she had to pay to live. I know how hard she works, but know how much this hurts her. Don’t you think she’d like to go to school, learn more, or travel? My father is a bit of the opposite. His job is not as important as we are to him. My dad grew up with an alcoholic father who never paid mind to his children, so it was his decision to never be like his father. He does everything for us. He always goes to our school celebrations, no matter how big or small. With family and love as his priorities, money could be the last thing on his mind. He doesn’t seem as affected by their “separation” than more concerned with how it affects us. My mom does seem to be the most unhappy in this ordeal though. I know she has hopes and dreams. For example, to be rid of my dad. One day she did try to leave. My dad was at work, and she told us to pack. We were leaving, but I refused. As much as I love my mom, I did not want to leave my dad or my home. We ended up leaving later because she …show more content…
The counter argument does become invalid if you consider how much my mom wants to break free. Really, loopholes and problems in my solution are not compelling if you realize how hard we can work to fix it. The money? We can all try to save and not waste it on what we do not need. The agreement? We have time. We have each other to understand. If it is the best for us, it will work. My mom’s search? It will happen if we make it happen. I think that human hope is one of the most amazing things and the fact that we can take control of our own lives. Excuse me for using this overused phrase, but nothing is impossible. I truly believe that if we work hard enough, my mom and dad can pitch in and prove that if you marry young, barely an education, and hardly earn money, your marriage will likely not