Family Doesn't Care

The McCourts are having a terrible time making ends meet. They moved back to Ireland, their native land, from America in hopes of living a better life. But that absolutely changed nothing. Except the fact that they were faced with an even more brutal reality- the idea that family can be non supportive.
Neither side of Angela or Malachy (the dad)'s families showed a true sincerity in their aid. They groaned and complained about how they had to pick up the mess and how it's always them. The families were cold and bitter even to the sweet children. The strangers back in America had seemed nicer. Instead of judging and helping they whined about how it was their fault that they needed help in the first place. But I think that instead of doing that they should have helped without any wagging of fingers and long lectures. Their children are crying and dying of starvation! They should care enough to eliminate the root problem- Malachy's drinking problem- or in some way help that. It is ironic because when the McCourts first arrive in Ireland, they asked directions to Malachy's parents' house and they talk to a priest. And the priest says: "Ah yes. The McCourts are a fine, good Catholic family." But truthfully, they're not.