If I was there i'd be standing behind you, nodding my little head off in support.

When I was that age - I had been working for about a year (started at 14 and 9 months) because my mum was on the single mum pension and was paying off a mortgage - so if I didn't work - I didn't get anything AT ALL.

Is there a chance that she could go get a casual job? I mean, I was pretty lazy around the house (probably figured that mum was there to clean and stuff, and if she didn't do it my sister would) so I don't remember doing much to help keep stuff clean - but I was always good at my jobs (servo attendant, check out chick, kitchenhand)

I haven't helped you at all I know - but I'd be standing my ground

xxx