A Tale Of Two Summer Parents Summary

Children are seen as young, directionless, and inexperienced, so people conclude that they should always have adult supervision. However, it is not that simple for some parents to provide their children with adult supervision. In the article “a Tale of Two Summer Parents” by Belinda Luscombe, she explains how 2 different mothers in separate financial situations handle their children. Although a child would lack the parental guidance needed, some parents’ simply cannot get their children looked after while still trying to provide for their families. One crucial element for giving your child adult supervision is time. Working class parents can not find it in their schedules to reserve time for looking after children. In addition, parents who work in jobs that pay minimum wage or below “are caught in a double bind. The lower their earnings, the more inflexible their job.” Parents cannot afford to lose their job over trying to supervise their children. Especially when they work in jobs that they could easily be laid off and replaced. Another necessary element for having your child looked after when you’re not home is money. Parents cannot afford any sort of child care while they are away. The parent in the article is paid “at the minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, she can’t
They have to go out and work in order to provide for their kids. They have to bring food to the table, keep a roof over their head, and clothes to keep themselves covered. These parents do care about their children so please don't mistaken their financial situation with parental carelessness. Even the author herself stated, “I’m not sure where my 13 year old daughter is at this moment… If anyone wants to arrest me, I’ll probably be at MCDonald’s, getting her some dinner.” Parents must keep their children maintained; letting them starve is the real irresponsible thing to