I actually think asking for $1700 a month for one child, particularly when you're a teenage parent who (if I'm not mistaken) still lives at home, borders on ridiculous. I gross significantly less than that per month and I'm raising two children quite satisfactorily. Kids aren't nearly as expensive as we are lead to believe. It's all a matter of what lifestyle you choose to lead.
And Alan, this story was brought up because it's news and therefore something to talk about. It has nothing to do with whatever ostensible side of the aisle the girl's parents are on. Though there certainly is a bit of irony to a situation in which the daughter of prominent chastity advocates can't get the father of her out-of-wedlock child to show up for a child support hearing.
"Nonstopdrivel" wrote:
Again, your topic title says 17 thousand, not 1700. Can you please fix that?
Also, it is quite above average but not ridiculous. I believe in karma personally, and while both sides certainly have their dumb (also, let's leave her mother out of it. She didn't put her penis in Bristol's vagina), Levi's certainly gone all-out dick since then. Also, income should factor into it as well. If you get knocked up and left by someone that makes a million a year, should they pay you 300/month in child support? Sure, it'll feed and clothe the child, but you have to worry about college as well and they sure as hell can afford it.
Summary: $1700 is too much, however I have no idea how much Levi makes to tell if this is reasonable or not.