Don’t have kids if you can’t support them
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So you’re supposed to support a parasite forever? If they can work, they can take care of themselves. Raise them to take responsibility for themselves, that’s what a parent does. Not provide everything for them forever. Experience is the best teacher.
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They may need help their entire lives. That’s the risk you take when you have a child.
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But supporting them forever is teaching them nothing. Even I hate asking my parents for anything. I learned to provide for myself or go without. And if, or when I have kids, I will teach them the same thing when they’re old enough.
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You created them. They’re your responsibility.
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How old were you when you finally left home?
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The current economic situation in the world means that more people are unable to find jobs and sustain themselves, and it's not millenials fault...and the choice to be born into this world is the parent's, not the kid's, so only have children if you can support them
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I’m not supporting a fully grown adult that’s old enough to be starting a family of their own.
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Considering the CoL vs salaries compared to 30yrs ago, youngsters don't stand a chance unsupported.
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Really? Because I was out on my ass at 19, and I’m 24 now. I’m doing fine. Still squeaking by sometimes, but I take care of everything myself, with minimal help from my parents.
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mean everyone else can.
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Stop looking like a punk, put on a pair of work boots and work. Make yourself something. Independence is a wonderful thing.
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just because you live at home doesn't mean that you aren't trying to get out, you're ignorance is rediculous
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I never said you can’t be trying to get out. If you are actively trying fine, but if you’re an adult your parents can decide they aren’t going to support you anymore. Legally they can kick you out at 18 if they wanted. Remember that.
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the thing is that you think everyone will have the same circumstances as you. They wont. Remember that.
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Change your circumstances. You can do that. Remember that.
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There people in their late 30s and early 40s who still call themselves kids and have a penchant for living in their parents basement while busy espousing about the ideals of freedom and independence online.
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So all 3 of my adult kids are self supporting and living in their own...but what should an adult kid call him or herself? I mean, they are still their parents’ kids...is there a new name I should use when referring to them? Grids (grown up kids)?
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My two oldest kids both work great jobs, have their own vehicles, carry their own health insurance and don’t rely on me or my husband for anything financially...but they know if they ever need us we’d be there. We’re their safety net and I’m fine with that.
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Helped my daughter w/ health insurance on the Exchange a couple of years ago b/c employer didn’t offer & she couldn’t afford it. Also loaned my son real estate “finder fee” & first/last month’s rent on NYC apt (which he repaid). Will always help if needed & I can.
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