Twitter Post Sparks Controversy: South Africans Express Outrage Over R1k Child Support for 3 Kids
- A Twitter post by user @lungympisane reveals that their cousin provides only R1000 a month for three children
- The shocking part of the tweet is that the children's mother and grandmother seemingly see no issue with the minimal child support
- Social worker Jessica Ronaasen explains the importance of a present parent who takes responsibility
- The comment section of the tweet becomes a battleground as Mzansi citizens express their outrage
In a viral tweet that has since ignited a storm of reactions, user @lungympisane laid bare a concerning situation regarding child support in Mzansi.
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Man exposed for paying R1000 child support for three kids
The tweet reveals that the user's cousin allocates a mere R1000 a month to support his three children, the youngest being just 14 months old. Even more alarming is that the children's mother and grandmother find no fault in this skimpy amount.
The revelation sent shockwaves across social media platforms, with Mzansi users expressing their collective disbelief and anger. The tweet opened a window into a broader conversation about the responsibility and obligation of parents to adequately provide for their children. Many users questioned the moral and legal aspects of providing such a paltry amount for raising three kids.
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What adds a layer of complexity to the situation is the apparent acceptance of this minimal child support by the children's mother and grandmother. This revelation sparked discussions about societal expectations, financial responsibility, and the normalisation of inadequate support in certain circumstances.
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Social worker says present parents are invaluable
Briefly News spoke to social worker Jessica Ronaasen to hear her views on the situation, and she highlighted the importance of parent involvement. Here is what she said:
"A parent's involvement in a child's life has a number of developmental benefits such as the modelling of well-attached relationships, promoting of positive social and emotional well-being and behaviour in their children, and it supports academic achievement and cognitive outcomes. Parents have more opportunities than any caregiver to influence and invest in their children's future, starting in the early years - from birth right through childhood and into adolescence.
"We live in a complex, demanding world, and parents have to consciously advocate and place value on being responsive and attentive parents; support is critical for a thriving family."
Mzansi people burst into rage
The comment section of the tweet became a digital battleground, with users expressing their fury at the perceived neglect and lack of responsibility. Some users went as far as labelling the cousin as "disgusting," emphasising the need for a broader societal conversation around child support norms and legal obligations.
Read some comments:
@Donna_Cruise was angry:
“He’s disgusting.”
@TomHarry1878 shared:
“You'll find that he earns a good salary too. R1K buys nothing in this economy.”
@iloveprincekayb said:
“Maintenance court is the answer in this case. They asses his salary, then decide on what's the reasonable amount each child deserves.”
@Philile04528827 is in the same boat:
“Lol, my baby daddy is a project manager at Eskom. I'm sure he earns a decent amount, and that's what I also get R1k.”
Woman uses her man's phone to send R2000 child support to his baby mama
In related news, Briefly News reported that a caring woman took to social media to share how she makes sure her partner sends enough money for child support to his baby mama.
In a funny TikTok video by @sethuandnjabu, the couple is seen sitting on their bed as the woman apologises for using her man's phone to send his baby mama R2 000 for their child.
She revealed that her reason was that she didn't want to be a bad stepmother.
Source: Briefly News
