In Reply to: Sponsoring friends' children posted by quirkyartist on Sunday, 18. February 2007 at 16:01 Bali Time:
Hi,
I am in a similar situation.
Our friends have two young boys 5yrs & 11yrs.
I really do want to help them out with paying school fees.
This is what I hope to do this year.
I don't want to become a walking money tree, and am sure they won't see me as one. I also don't want to be put in a situation where they become relient on me all the time.
Initially I was going to pay for both boys but after careful consideration I have decided that I will offer to pay for one child and they can pay for the other.(Half and Half).
I hope to ask for an Invoice for the amount due for one year and a receipt once the money is paid to the school.
That way I can rest assured that this is where the money has gone.
Always in the back of my mind is the thought that sometimes their priorities are not quite the same as mine and I believe that the childrens education comes before paying for ceremonies and mobile phone credit.
I then also spend a little on purchasing food that will benifit the whole family.
Hope this helps you with finding a solution.
Regards Helen.