2. I think that budgeting played a huge role in survival for Alex and Morgan. If they did not make a plan of what to spend money on, and how much to spend, they could have gone into deep debt. Alex struggled to agree with Morgan when the kids came, because they did not see eye to eye when it came to deciding how much money should be spent on fun and treats. She was upset because she had been walking, because even taking the bus was wasting money they could not spare, and Morgan was buying the kids pretty much anything they wanted. The arguments they had here likely led to conflict in their overall relationship. Just as many divorced couples know, different ideas of what to spend your money on can ruin marriages because constant disagreement is not healthy. It also shows exactly how much harder it is to budget when you must account for children and their wants and needs.
9. I think that Alex became so emotional about the services that were given to her and Morgan at The Free Store because she had been so used to having these simple things her whole life. She never knew a house without a couch, dishes, or clothes in it. The idea of anyone having to live without them, especially her, was something that was very hard for her to take. I think that she got emotional because she realized how lucky she was to have what she does, and realized how hard some American's lives are. I think at this moment she also realized that people she passes everyday may be having the same struggles and she does not even notice or think about it. The whole experience likely made her much more grateful for what she has, and a lot more considerate of what others do not have.
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