My Money is Worth More Than My Childrenwas written because John Barnes wanted to letall of the fathers in the world know that theyare not alone in their struggle. He wanted toshare his story to help some mothersunderstand that just collecting child supportdoes not raise a child. Allowing a child’s fatherto be in their lives, to help raise them, to helpnurture them and to protect them is what achild needs, not just financial support.