They both work and have their own apartments but it seems that they are always in need of cash. I'm going broke!!!
Thanks
2007-06-22 08:30:56 · 11 answers · asked by LOGANBIRD 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
it doesn't sound like they need more money, it sounds like they need to learn to budget and live within their means!
2007-06-22 08:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Havanah_A 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
They aren't kids anymore. They are adults. You have to let them learn to live within their means. They either need to cut back on their expenses or get another job. You shouldn't be giving them anymore money. It is one thing if you are paying for their college, but even if you are, you should set a budget for them and if they can't stay in that budget then tough you shouldn't give them extra cash just because they want it..
2007-06-22 08:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by kat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My mom helps me out a lot when I need extra cash. I guess I'm on the other end of this situation. I took a budgeting class rcently at my local junior college and it has helped me immensely. You could try telling them that you won't help them out anymore until you see them making an effort to learn how to better their situations.
2007-06-22 08:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by twinkie.2006 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They'll have more money if you stop giving them yours. This seems odd, but they KNOW that they can buy that extra beer or go out that extra night because you'll be there to save them.
If they know that you won't bail them out of a bind, they'll be more careful with their money, and they'll find ways of making more. (selling blood plasma works in a bind, by the way)
2007-06-22 08:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
My kids - aged 17 & 23 - both work 2 jobs.
Cut off the extra money - tell them to cut expenses - no beer, no hair coloring, no cable tv, no lattes, no fast food - put them on a strict budget instead of reinforcing careless spending. Do not co-sign for any loans/credit cards.
2007-06-22 09:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
*you're* going broke? If they're living off of your $ I think you have a right to know were their money is going. Are they spending it foolishly. Cut the cord. Theyre going to have to learn to take care of themselves. JObs are everywhere if your desperate (fast food, retail, hospitals); selling unused things laying around the house; do they have a talent they could make money with? sit down and talk to them.
2007-06-22 08:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by get dent 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Make them grow up by STOP giving them any of your money! They don't need to ask you unless it is an emergency - if their paychecks will not cover their expenses, either cut back or go get a second job.
2007-06-22 08:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by GP 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Time to close the "Bank of Parents"
Time to sit down with them and explain the concept of budgeting. If they still don't get it, then thay need to get second jobs.
2007-06-26 04:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by sterlingrose7272 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hit yard sales EVERY weekend with only a few bucks in hand- scout out things to sell on Ebay.
2007-06-22 08:33:59 · answer #9 · answered by ecstaticdevine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our local news paper has a free paper that they deliver once a week. they hire people as contractors to deliver for them. i think they pay about $200 for one night of work. you should check it out.
2007-06-22 09:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by aiya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋