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.
so nobody who doen’t have a few million in the bank in cash can’t have kids?
most people who have kids aren’t planning to pay their bills into their 30s.
I’m not asking you to pay their bills if they’re 30 damn, I’m saying every parent has a responsibility to support them until they can earn. I mean you worked hard for last 20 years so your child could study? why would you not help them until they get a job and then if your child is in a good position he’ll give you a comfortable life in your retirement. What did you work for till your retirement if not for your child. And again from where I live, medical colleges are expensive as fuck and there’s no student support plan atleast properly so parents here take on loans or sell their property for their child. I’m not asking you to do that, I’m telling you to atleast support them until they get a job?