[Lyla]

well.. so here goes,my family is facing some financial problems,my dad is surrounded by debts,and he is really working hard like day and night, and he pays for me and my siblings school fees and never let us feel like we are having any kind of problem,but now i really want to do something ,i am doing nothing productive,and i really want to do something to help my dad...my sister who is studying software engineering,she is kind of helping dad,she has started earning money.But when it comes to me,i am doing nothing...I feel depressed and useless..what should i do ?

[Nobartholem]

Get a job

[ThreeDog]

You are 16.
Find a job behind a register.

[longhotsummer]

Hey, I am have been where you are. In 8th grade it was like that for me.
My parents never let on that we where having troubles. Parents are usually
not going to tell you that they are having money troubles because they feel
like it's their responsibility to take of the kids. (Which it is)

You are only kid you shouldn't have to be worrying this. but I know how you feel.
If you are old enough and have your way you could apply for part time jobs.
You could work at a grocery store or a fast food place. It's not much but it's
a start and does help.

If you are not having any luck with that you could always do obb jobs
for anyone that you know. Mowing,Baby Sitting,Carwash etc.

[bored2010]

try finding a job alot of 16 year olds can get nice jobs

[Foxes]

I know that it's really tough finding a job in this shitty economy,
But give it a go. See if you can get references from people you know, or if you can get some applications in different areas where you live.

Volunteer work can also do wonders for your resume to help you get a job too!

[Shawn K.]

Originally Posted by Rawiyah

I know that it's really tough finding a job in this shitty economy,
But give it a go. See if you can get references from people you know, or if you can get some applications in different areas where you live.

Volunteer work can also do wonders for your resume to help you get a job too!

IMO the best contribution you can make to the situation is to justify the fees your folks have been paying for your schooling by doing great in school. That's one headache they won't have to worry about on top of whatever else.

In all probability, any income you can bring in at your age would hardly dent the debt of a functioning household. If you feel you have to contribute, then contribute by being a less expensive kid. Less requests for money for this or that is a contribution. Any job is only okay if it does not interfere with your education in any way.

Your parents would probably really appreciate you being sensitive to the situation, so talk to them and show you're mature enough to understand and want to help. Families get through stuff like this together.

All the best

[Shy_Guy]

Get a job and pray. God can help in so many ways.