This is way harder than I thought, Mum gives me no money for her yet still claims the FTB, she eats me out of house and home, yeah DH makes good money but we cant afford her! Mum put $100 in her account 2 weeks ago and said it was all for my sister, she ended up giving me $50 and mum went off, our shopping bill is now $250 a week, this is insane!
Well thats not on.
I would tell your Mum that either she contributes to her upkeep or you will be ringing centrelink to let them know the circumstances have changed. Also when they changed so your Mum would possible get into strife for being overpaid.
It does cost alot to try and feed let alone clothe and entertain a teenager and if your Mum is getting paid for the job but not the responsibility then I would be kicking up a stink.
Yes it may cause some grief but you cant feed her on just love!
Im actually worried about mum dragging B back just for the money, shes doing so well at the new school but you have no idea what our mum is like, i suggested to DH we need to send her home and he doesnt want too coz she will fall back into that trap, but today is the day before grocery day and our cupboards are literally bare, im shopping every 5-6 days
When does she turn 16? Dont they get their own benefit then instead of the parents getting FTB?
Can you ring centrelink annomously (sp) and ask for some advice and see what they suggest. Saying that your are concerned that your Mum wont let her stay if there is a chance she will lose her FTB for her, maybe they have a solution for situations like this.
Best of luck and well done on being such a fantastic caring older sister. She may not know it now but she really will appreciate you in a few years
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