As far as your dilemna, depending on the area in which you live, there are often programs set up like Big brother, big sister, etc… that won’t buy you things like computers, or clothes, but can help you with opportunities that may improve your well-being down the road. I agree that school needs to be any young person’s main priority, but you may want to consider getting a small after school job or a weekend job that may allow you to save up for things that you may want or need.

You can talk to a counselor at school and let him/her know whats going on at home and what things you’d like to have for yourself. They may have some information to give you, or may be able to help you fend for yourself. Thats kind of a crap situation to be in, but I know lots of people who had less than desireable family situations, and they have been able, with LOTS of help from others, to start the kind of life they want to have. Talk to anyone you can, take any opportunity given to you.

You won’t be able to just pick rich godparents, but you are able to pick opportunities for yourself to make things better.