What can the rationale possibly be?

EPTR
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:43:26 +0000

She pays for my cell phone and then the obvious food, shelter, clothing. That’s it pretty much.
^^^

These expenses amount to an awful lot of money. I’m guessing that your mom feels that you are not yet in a position to donate to a charity because any money that you give is really money out of your parents’ pocket. If you were living independently and paying for all of your own expenses and for your college education, then you would be in a position to decide whether to donate money as you see fit. But you’re not. I’m guessing that your mom is proud of your philanthropic impulses, however, she has a more realistic understanding of the economic climate in your family than you do. Perhaps, instead of donating money, you could volunteer your time at a homeless shelter or hospital. This would cost nothing and would benefit the community as much as a dollar donation.