It's bad to not feed your children.
Melanie is unemployed and at home with her three kids who are hungry and malnourished.
Melanie wants to save money.
Melanie applies for food stamps and makes her kids healthy, simple meals.
Melanie eats only a small amount herself and doesn't give her kids any food.
Melanie's kids start to feel better and healthier, and she keeps them.
Melanie's kids get sicker and sicker and may get taken away from her.