In recent months, it has come to my attention that my children are headed for certain economic hardship that is not directly tied to the economic times we now live in.

As parents, we are all tasked with raising our children to a certain age, but what about their financial well-being beyond the age of majority?

This is also our responsibility as parents, and I would be remiss if I did not examine every possible avenue that may help them to have as much advantage as the children of doctors, lawyers and corporate CEOs. How does one do this?

As a single Maine mom, I have been fortunate to have embarked on a journey that has taught me that my voice has significance, especially when joined with many others in similar situations.

I have learned a lot in the past few years, most significantly that I have both a personal and a civic duty to hold my congressmen and congresswomen responsible for their position in our government.

Restoring Social Security benefits for college-age students is one thing I can get on board with. This is a proven effective method of uplifting financially vulnerable children and giving them a more even footing on which to pursue the goals of their future.

It is extremely cost-effective, with a cost of $35 split between worker and employer, for workers earning $50,000 a year. That’s 10 cents per day. Aren’t your children worth 10 cents per day?

Single and low-income parents: I challenge you to contact your representatives in Congress and tell them to bring back Social Security benefits for college-age students.

Marie Pineo

Yarmouth

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