I agree with everyone else. It is great to be a good neighbor and help someone with a specific need, but to continually give them money, electricity, and trash service is wrong. They have no incentive to straighten up their life. It is easier to mooch. I would repeat the term "enabler" to your husband. Explain that it is doing them no long term favor to encourage their lack of responsibility. I could go a long way if there was a child involved, but two adults need to get their act together. Cut (unplug) the cord now.
If your husband just wants to help people (which is commendable) maybe check with your pastor or a community outreach program for people that maybe could use a nice one-time helping hand to get back on their feet. Lots in that position these days. |