Mom, I'm sorry....

SANDY’S LIGHTHOUSE EDITION

I read this piece and it confirmed to me what I believe to be a fact. Our children feel the pressure and sadly feel the need to apologize to their Moms for costing her so much. After viewing this clip it help me to realize I’m not a bad parent. Not that it makes anything better or right. As a single parent I always thought I had it under control – sadly my Son felt the difference. Unfortunately, I did not learn this until he was older. We don’t realize how much our children pick up and understand.

Even Children Recognize the Impact of Income Inequality and Social Service Cuts

08/17/2013 Kenneth Quinnell                                                                                                                                                                                                 AFL-CIO NOW

The latest post in the Workonomics series at Upworthy asks the question, "How Did We Get to a Point Where a Child Is Saying Sorry to Her Mom for Costing Her Money?" The video is an excerpt from the HBO documentary "American Winter," which follows eight families struggling in the aftermath of the Great Recession. This clip shows how income inequality and cuts to social services have real consequences for families. To watch the clips of the video go to:http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Economy/Even-Children-Recognize-the-Impact-of-Income-Inequality-and-Social-Service-Cuts