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TMC · 06-26-2025, 11:51 PM

And just because he lost his job? For one thing, Mr. Kapowski if I have my facts straight, worked as a defense contractor. So, wouldn't it be safe to assume that he would be getting unemployment benefits or assistance during the interim? Also, the money that Kelly gave her dad (which may have only been about $100 give or take) realistically, wasn't going to save their house, now was it?

In fairness, Kelly was actually the one who offered her money to her dad but on the same token, couldn't Mr. Kapowski have waited until after prom to say that he lost his job? Didn't he like, literally just lose his job a day prior? In the grand scheme of things, why should kids like Kelly be brought into adult problems? Especially considering that the money that Kelly had would have barely made a dent in a family budget but was still a lot for a teen girl like her.

JO Sweet Heart · 07-02-2025, 09:25 PM

Giving up the money was her idea, and he didn't want to take it. What I would like to know is if any of her other siblings did anything to help with the family financial situation. During another episode, she speaks about one of her older siblings blowing out their birthday cake with a mouthful of diet coke. She said his name is Benett and that he was turning nineteen years old then.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

06-26-2025, 11:51 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Was Kelly's dad a jerk for making her give up her prom money And just because he lost his job? For one thing, Mr. Kapowski if I have my facts straight, worked as a defense contractor. So, wouldn't it be safe to assume that he would be getting unemployment benefits or assistance during the interim? Also, the money that Kelly gave her dad (which may have only been about $100 give or take) realistically, wasn't going to save their house, now was it? In fairness, Kelly was actually the one who offered her money to her dad but on the same token, couldn't Mr. Kapowski have waited until after prom to say that he lost his job? Didn't he like, literally just lose his job a day prior? In the grand scheme of things, why should kids like Kelly be brought into adult problems? Especially considering that the money that Kelly had would have barely made a dent in a family budget but was still a lot for a teen girl like her.
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07-02-2025, 09:25 PM	#2
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,821	Giving up the money was her idea, and he didn't want to take it. What I would like to know is if any of her other siblings did anything to help with the family financial situation. During another episode, she speaks about one of her older siblings blowing out their birthday cake with a mouthful of diet coke. She said his name is Benett and that he was turning nineteen years old then. God bless you always!!! Holly
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