what about dancing expenses

[coma]

We got nothing, zero, zilch for entertainment. In order for me to pay for a tutor and further testing for my child, I am going to have to squeeze that out of our grocery allowance. Apparently our trustee doesn't believe children need entertainment. We are in Louisiana.

I'm in western district of LA, and we were allowed $100 for entertainment for a family of 4. That's where my daughter's dance tuition comes from and my son's basketball fees.

[Cali]

Dancing is not a luxury item for children it is an activity and learning experience and is what the children want to do and not pushed upon them by parents. Unfortunately, it is something not provided by schools and covered by school funds (i.e., football, basketball) so children interested in dancing or similar activities (i.e., ice skating) suffer from the loss of the activity, and other activities where a cost is involved, if parents have to file Chapter 13 and there are no funds to pay for continuation of the activity. In those situations, you have to be proactive for your children and your family and find an alternative or get a grandparent or relative, if possible, to help out with the dance costs so the children can continue. Or, as I stated in my previous post, organize a weekly dance group where all the kids can get together and dance. That way the kids won't feel it so bad.

Where I live at, sports aren't covered by school funds. We have to pay out of pocket.