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He was present and took care of them.

He left before the author was born.

He was interested in being a part of their lives.

He provided financial support for the family.

To have extra money for vacations.

To provide them with food, clothes, and a place to live.

To save money for the future.

To have a successful career.

By cooking nice meals for them.

By buying them expensive gifts.

By taking them on vacations.

By hiring tutors for their homework.

She wanted them to become successful.

She regretted not finishing school herself.

She wanted them to have a lot of homework.

She wanted them to become teachers.

They didn't appreciate her efforts.

They thought she should work fewer hours.

They loved and appreciated her efforts.

They thought she should find a better-paying job.

To complain about her situation.

To teach the author about financial struggles.

To make the author feel guilty.

To encourage the author to find a high-paying job.

She didn't have enough time.

She didn't want to continue her education.

She got pregnant as a teenager.

She couldn't afford the tuition fees.