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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some kids are more independent or curious or sneaky or mischievous than others. 
It takes a village to raise these kids. 
It takes kind and helpful neighbors.
There was a time when people looked out for each other.
This poor mom wants to work but  is afraid to work now. 
It takes a village and she does not have one.
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It doesn't take a village.  It takes a responsible parent.  Mom CAN work but she needs to get a responsible adult to look after her FIVE kids.  A 14 year old is not qualified to watch 4 kids plus manage her own education.  She clearly has money for the things important to her like her hair and nails.  She can pay for a adult babysitter or have the kids go with their Dads'.  Its not the neighbors job to take care of her kids.[/quote]

Mom just recently tried returning to work. The 14 year old may have already been out of school for the summer. She might want to babysit as most 14 year olds would not not want to have a babysitter in their home. The article did say that mom was returning to work, for a few hours, a day,  not all day, so it might be harder to find an adult to babysit for a few hours a day.[/quote]

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