I know opinions on this vary a lot depending on the country and culture, so I’m curious what others think. Personally, I have a 22-year-old son. I bought him a house and a car, I pay for his university tuition (his grades are high enough for a state-subsidized spot, but we feel that should go to someone more in need), and I basically support him fully. We want him to focus on his studies and enjoy this stage of his life. He will finish his dentistry degree in 2028, and then we plan to finance the opening of his private practice. We’ll stop providing financial support once he’s earning enough to live comfortably on his own. I see many parents online (especially in North America) talking about kids moving out at 18, paying rent to live at home, and covering their own bills, and it honestly shocks me. That feels unfathomable to me. I believe that as parents, we have a duty to give our children a good life since we brought them into this world.

  • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    12 hours ago

    I wasn’t ever even looking for support. I just wanted to not be treated like I was a burden and that their money and physical possessions, inanimate objects, were more important to them than me.

    Like why even fucking have a kid if you’re going to act like they’re a fucking burden by the time they’re fucking 8? Yeah, because I totally asked to be here, mom. You didn’t fuck me into existence or anything.