Welcome to Episode 39 of the Friday's With The Chakontas Podcast: "Is R6000 Enough? Single Mom's Struggle with Mining Dad's Child Support." This episode takes a deep dive into the real-life challenges faced by a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet for her son, despite receiving R6000 a month from the child’s father, who works at a well-paying job in a mine in Burgersfort. In this heart-wrenching narrative, our listener shares her daily struggles to cover the comprehensive costs of raising her son, who attends a private school. From tuition fees, extracurricular activities, and basic necessities like food, transport, and clothing to additional expenses like barbershop visits, data, and toiletries—R6000 falls short, and tensions escalate when she seeks more support. We explore the broader implications of child support calculations, the legal aspects surrounding child support in different regions, and the emotional toll such financial disputes can take on both parents and children. Our discussion includes insights from financial advisors and family law experts to provide a well-rounded perspective on how parents can navigate these conflicts effectively. Join us as we react to this poignant story, offering empathy, support, and practical advice for parents finding themselves in similar situations. We also encourage our listeners to engage with the topic, share their personal experiences, and discuss how they believe financial responsibilities should be managed between co-parents. Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes that bring to light the complicated, sometimes painful, yet important aspects of family dynamics and relationships. #ChildSupportDebate #SingleMomDilemma #MiningDad #FWTCPodcast #Episode39 #FWTCReacts