Traits of Trifling Parents
9. Using Child Support for Everything But the Child
Child support is a way of seeing that both parents financially contribute to their child’s needs. This of course depends on how many parents define the word “need.” A stereo system for your Challenger or an Indian Remy lacefront isn’t really going to make the biggest difference in your child’s well-being. When you use child support to finance your own personal spending habits, you cheat no one but your child. On the other side, men need to understand that as much as you’d like to keep your earnings out of the court system, there’s always a chance that you could end up with a garnished paycheck, especially when you are no longer in a relationship with your child’s mother. It’s not personal, just your child’s right. Keep that in mind the next time you write off safer sex.
What are some trifling parent traits that you want to see stop?
Toya Sharee is a community health educator and parenting education coordinator who has a passion for helping young women build their self-esteem and make well-informed choices about their sexual health. She also advocates for women’s reproductive rights and blogs about everything from beauty to love and relationships. Follow her on Twitter @TheTrueTSharee.
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