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[quote=Anonymous]Not easy. i think to take him in, is only going to continue to enable him. He has not stepped up to be the responsible father he should. If he was able to have children, he then became obligated to properly take care of them. How many kids? Is taking the kids in, at all an option?I am assuming 2 or 3, and if more then thats another ballgame.
 I am just thinking about them and how horrible it must be for those innocent kids.
Your brother is going to have to stand up and face what he has created. I think as his sibling to advise him and offer to help him find resources is appropriate but also being firm about your inability to continue to support his irresponsible lifestyle must be made clear.

Only other solution I can think of is to stage a "family intervention" where you all come together (and for the kids sake) offer x amount of dollars to help them get on their feet, maybe 2-3 months of rent in suitable place, with the "gift" of giving him 2 to 3 months to find a job in an effort to be able to support his family. This way everyone could contribute and the burden doesn't fall on any one person. Not easy! Good luck.[/quote]

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