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2006-08-06 13:18:28 · 19 answers · asked by abcd 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If you think yes, when isd it too old
2006-08-06 13:26:48 · update #1
No, children have to learn to stand up on their own two feet.
2006-08-06 13:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 19 and i got a job when i was 14. ive always paid for my own makeup, clothes, any materialistic things, and paid for my recreation. now that im a sophomore in college and im paying for that on my own...i kinda wish my mom or dad would help me. my mom just paid for about $500 worth of my tuition, but im still short $4,000. i got a scholorship that helps a lot...but i still need more. i have been a straight A student all my life and in college i am on the presidents list. my dad doesnt care about me and wont even contribute $100. i think that after all my hard work and effort i should get something from them. also with college....u have to do the FAFSA and if u are under 23, arent married, or do not have kids....the government goes by ur parents salary to determine how much finanical aid u get. my mom has a lot of money, so im not getting any grants or anything....even though i moved out of the house when i was 17. it sucks....the government even thinks a parent should be responsible 4 their kids until they are 23.
2006-08-06 18:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 5 children I have 2 one 18 and one 19 and yes we still support them they do have to pay board as they are living out of home but they also have to understand if they want to go out in the big old world they have to be responsible for them self's so if they can not afford to move out they should stay at home until they can. If they have left home and have a little bit of trouble and need a loan and the parents can afford to help them out then of course they should help them out if they are not just bludging but if they can no longer afford to support them self then they should go back and live with there parents until there money is still good as long as they are trying to help them self first.
2006-08-06 13:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs Magoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If the child is BORROWING money but then paying it back in a timely manner I agree with it. If the parents are still supporting their child I do NOT agree with it. I moved out when I was 17. I am paying my bills, college, pay for my children, and any necessities that I need. I live with my fiance (childrens' dad) and we both feel this way.
2006-08-06 13:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My deal with my parents was as long as I was in school, held a job, helped around the house and followed their rules I could live there rent free. Take away any of the above and they would start charging me. It helped me grow up and learn responsibility. It also helped me pay for school and get some savings together for when I was ready to move.
2006-08-07 09:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would finance my kids if they were in school, I want them to do well and get good grades. Just to finance for no reason no way. They need to be responsible for themselves. There are lots of things to think about before you say yes or no. One big thing to think about is what are they doing with their money or the money you give them. If it is all for fun then they don't need it.
2006-08-08 17:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by hrfryman2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents are not legally obligated to support the child after 18, but face it, most people who are 18 are not ready to be on their own. They are just developing their skill set to be able to be either further educated or to seek a job. They are not usually in a position to be independent of a parent or other guardian. I believe I should financially support my child if they are not able to do so at 18.
2006-08-06 13:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by lamillion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Did the parents teach the children how to fund their own lives or let them learn anything that might enable them to live on their own? Or did they constantly let them do whatever they wanted when they wanted without any consequences? If they didn't show them how to be independent, then it is their own responsibility to continue supporting their stupid children.
2006-08-06 13:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by The Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends, on such things as whether the person is still living at home and whether the person is in full-time study at school, such as some people at the age of 18 (in australia) are still in high school. And financial support is usually needed.
2006-08-06 13:25:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. They no longer have to pay child support, however, they should still help out with the CHILD'S finances, not the opposing parent.
2006-08-06 13:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋