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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 27 Dec 2017

    "Should we continue to support our children well past their teenage years? When should we cut the strings and let them fend for themselves?"http://nyti.ms/2Ccd3Ho 

    1:20 AM - 27 Dec 2017
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      2. Jeremy Stamper‏ @jeremymstamper 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Don’t have kids if you can’t support them

        3 replies 0 retweets 19 likes
      3. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @jeremymstamper @nytimes

        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.

        4 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
      4. Jeremy Stamper‏ @jeremymstamper 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke @nytimes

        They may need help their entire lives. That’s the risk you take when you have a child.

        3 replies 0 retweets 24 likes
      5. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @jeremymstamper @nytimes

        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.

        4 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
      6. Jeremy Stamper‏ @jeremymstamper 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke @nytimes

        You created them. They’re your responsibility.

        4 replies 0 retweets 17 likes
      7. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @jeremymstamper @nytimes

        How old were you when you finally left home?

        3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      8. StarLord  🇰🇪‏ @Nyaki_EN 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke @jeremymstamper @nytimes

        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

        4 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      9. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @Nyaki_EN @jeremymstamper @nytimes

        I’m not supporting a fully grown adult that’s old enough to be starting a family of their own.

        4 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      2. ChereneSays‏ @InsaneInsomniac 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Considering the CoL vs salaries compared to 30yrs ago, youngsters don't stand a chance unsupported.

        4 replies 0 retweets 24 likes
      3. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @InsaneInsomniac @nytimes

        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.

        3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Zach‏ @not_ZachJones 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke @InsaneInsomniac @nytimes

        mean everyone else can.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @not_ZachJones @InsaneInsomniac @nytimes

        Stop looking like a punk, put on a pair of work boots and work. Make yourself something. Independence is a wonderful thing.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Zach‏ @not_ZachJones 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke

        just because you live at home doesn't mean that you aren't trying to get out, you're ignorance is rediculous

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      7. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @not_ZachJones

        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.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      8. Zach‏ @not_ZachJones 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @obligatoryjoke

        the thing is that you think everyone will have the same circumstances as you. They wont. Remember that.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      9. Agreatusername‏ @obligatoryjoke 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @not_ZachJones

        Change your circumstances. You can do that. Remember that.

        3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. kipkoech mitei Rober‏ @MiteiRober 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        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.

        1 reply 1 retweet 6 likes
      3. Gigi Merrill‏ @gigirunner 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @MiteiRober @nytimes

        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)?

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. End of conversation
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      2. Ellie Mae‏ @ELLIEMAE239 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        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.

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      3. Annie‏ @anderinva 27 Dec 2017
        Replying to @ELLIEMAE239 @nytimes

        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.

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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