Random Family

I haven't got that far into the book as I probably should be, but so far I find this book very interesting. The story about these people, and what they have to go through to get money or food to support the family just tugs at my heart. Even though I feel sorry for them, I can't help but be bitter, or negative towards the main character Jessica. Maybe if she didn't have kids so early, and went to school, and got an education, she probably won't be in the mess she's in now. I would love to ask her why she decided to have kids so early? I know it was a mistake, but then why did she have other lovers and have more kids knowing the problems she's already going through? It seems to me that she needs some responsibility, and needs to get her mind away from boys and other things and take a look at what's more important not only for her, but for her family.