Up to what age, Parents should financially support their child?

Question

What do you think over this issue?

Answer 1

18

Answer 2

It depends on the parents financial situation. If the parents can afford to and the child is not lazy then it should be until the child can make it on their own. There's nothing wrong with letting the child live with you as long as they can either get a job or go to college. Those were my choices before I graduated, my parents were able to help me out and most importantly, they wanted to help me and give me a chance that their parents could not do because they both had 3 sibblings. I went to school full time graduated with honors then when I graduated I got a job.

If the parents have a problem child then make the child get off their rear end and go to work. Cut them from the source and they'll have no choice but to support themselves.

It really boils down to the situation with the parents and what type of child they have.

Answer 3

I believe parents should totally financially support their child until age 18 and/or they finish high school. After that, if the child goes to college, the amount of parental support should depend on the courseload. Some students just don't have time for a job. If the child does not go to college, they should have to get a job and either move out or make arrangements with their parents to pay for their room and board.

Answer 4

Parents should always emotionally support their children and fully financially support their children until the age of 18. After the age of 18 it becomes a little more tricky. If the child is in school full time then the parent(s) should do all they can to help.If the child is NOT in school then the parental financial obligation ends. I have loaned my adult children money and they must pay me back before more is borrowed. Children need to learn and should know responsibility by 18 so they can make it on their own. God forbid if a parent dies before teaching their offspring to fend for themselves.

Answer 5

Up until 18, then it's the parents job to continue to teach, help and show their child how to get out the door! If you've done a good job parenting in regard to financial skills and responsibility, this is not a hard thing to do, but if this was hard to teach (financial responsibility) then you have a long road ahead of you.

There are many factors that go into this. The child must act responsibly. I think if the child is doing his/her best, the parents should help out, but once they hit around 21... it's time to get off the nipple!

Answer 6

Well i think it depends again on the child and the parents finances. Is the child working and able to afford the proper place to live and maintain themselves with food and housing bills on that pay?
Are the parents able to provide financial support beyond the child living at home? Is the child going to college on funding from parents, student loan or bursaries?
I would say by 18 or 19 though in general depending on all the factors involved.

Answer 7

Depends on the child?
If impaired or handicapped, then the answer would have to be for the rest of their lives.
If "normal", up until they have the capability of earning their own living.
16 if they left school and did not continue with education, or perhaps 18 in the same circumstances...
I think after the age of 21 if they've been to university, is the time to make the offspring stand up for themselves.
As a parent, though, you should never see your child suffer if you can help out. But that doesn't mean the child has the right to expect a hand out for stupidity or laziness.

Answer 8

i think that parents should teach their children the right skills to support themselves. Unless they do this right then the child will need financial support all through their life. i think the parent and child will know when the time has come. It would b in the same case as weaning the child from the bottle they just know when its right. With regards dee

Answer 9

If they want to go on to college, then the parents should help support the kids financially. But if they dont want to go to college, then the parents should have the kids help pay for things if they still live there.

Answer 10

Moral support - forever. Financial support 18 and suck off. Just remember when I was 18 and my parents refused to give me any money and I had to work to support my Uni study. I still feel very proud of it. Of course, if your children is severely disabled, then you should support them financially if you have the money.