Why Are The Frensky's So Poor?

Actually, the same could be said about Binky. Binky's mom is a nurse, and Binky's dad works at a copy center.
These jobs aren't necessarily low wage.

But Francine has the reputation of being "poor". They live in a 2 bedroom apartment (with a storage unit) while Binky lives in a house. Bitzi and Buster's grandmother also live in apartments but they appear to be condos.

Laverne has an unspecified job which I assume to be working at the family business: The Hamburger Castle. (White Castle) I also think that Catherine will spend a few summers working part time at Hamburger Castle as well. (and Francine when she gets older) Otherwise Catherine is Arthur and D.W. and Kate's sitter.

Oliver is clearly working as a gerbage man. He is shown to drive a garbage truck which is not necessarily a low paying job. Also he gives the students a tour during Career Day and also helps clean up the park. In "Arthur Cleans Up" he has his own staff meetings. It's almost as if he is in middle management??

So how could they be that poor?

Medical Bills? Credit Card Debt? Immigration? House burn down In a horrible insurance scheme gone wrong? Perhaps court fees as well? Or did their house get struck by lightning only to find out their policy does not cover lightning?



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