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Not to take NC's side... but, I know if my child was in the same situation, I'd be in serious trouble.
In an ideal world, everyone would have savings and insurance to cover not working for an indefinite amount of time, but this is far from a perfect world.
Should we all be prepared for such an eventuality? Of course. Is it always possible? Definitely not.
The fact of the matter is that in todays society, either you have money or you don't. In between is hard to come by. You are born with debt, and only encouraged to increase that over time.
Even someone who does very well to avoid debt still isn't guaranteed to be able to save enough to be out of work for months at a time.
So no, it's not the ideal situation. No, he shouldn't need help in such a difficult time. But he does.
You'd have done it differently, good for you. Many would have. But his situation is that of many many parents all over the country, the continent.. the world. You're in Toronto?? Pay a visit to the sick kids hospital and ask the parents you find there how many were prepared to spend a year or more in the hospital without an income. I'd be impressed if you find very many.
So tell you what... you save up, so you don't need my help. In the meantime, don't tell me what I can and can't do for those who do need my help.
If his child is sick and he needs my help, no matter what he *should have done*, then let me choose whether I will or won't help.
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