For how long should parents support their children?

Answer 1

Depends on your culture. As for Filipinos who are very family oriented, parents would give any type of support (financially or watching over Grandchildren). You usually see the entire family from Grandparents to Grandchildren living in the same house or neighborhood. It can sometimes be stressful but due to economic reasons, it is best that everyone helps out each other in anyway.

Answer 2

In the Philippines my family gives the posessions in the following manner: The land and property is divided into equal shares, with the parents retaining the main residence, and the rest divided for each child. So for example:

A man has 9 Children and 100 Hectars of land, Plus 1 hectar in town center. They divide up the property so that each child inherits 10 hectars after completing college. Until college is complete the parents retain the property and farm it, and keep any profits as they see fit. The parents also choose the amount they can afford, and by choosing this amount, they choose the school. So parents with 1 hectar per child and parents with 10 hectars can provide different degrees of support.

The main hectar in the city is also equally divided up into small sub lots. The last 10 hectars, and main residence are passed on to the youngest child. So that the youngest child receives 2 lots, and 20 hectars, including the main residence on one of the two lots. The youngest child in a family of 10 might be born when the parents are 40 (so let's use that age). At age 20 (a Filipino usually graduates college at age 20 beause there are 10 grades in Public School), the child is given the 10 hectars and 1 lot, but usually resides at home with his parents in the main hose. Now 60 the parents retire to a room in the home, and the child, and his family move in if all things work out. The child and family remain in the house with the parents and take care of them, usually with help from family and workers until they die. In some cases the child won't marry till mid 20's or 30's so the inlaws might not even move in until the parents are in their 70's.

During these final years the son evenutally takes over the property when the parents cannot manage it. If the youngest (it could be a daughter in many cases), leaves home then the youngest who lives at home with the parents will receive this share usually. So taking care of ones children is sort of like a social security system. The youngest isn't guaranteed the estate, as if they are not at home or good to their parents, they get cut out.

Let me give you an example of how this works:
9 kis 100 hecatars: the eldest receives 10 hecatars and 1/10 a hectar for a home in town. The youngest receives 10 hectars and 1/10 hectar in town and then another 10 and 1/10. The Oldest divides up his 10 hectars between 9 children, and when he dies, the youngest receives 3 hectars, and 3/100 of town space. The olded divides up his 20 hectars 9 and 9, (10 for each of two boys), and gives 9 to the oldest, and 9 to the youngest, with 2 more later when he dies. Plus 1/10 of a hectar in town each from his 2/10s.

The reason why the youngest got 3 shares is because was because one of the children was mentally handicapped and the parents retained that child's share which was passed on to the oldest with their death to manage on the disabled child's behalf (who now lives with them).

Answer 3

For me, for as long as I can support them. My three children are all grown, two are married and have a child each. They have jobs yet, I still support them in a way. One married child lives with me, the other lives across me and the eldest who is still single stays with me, too. My support comes in kind which means, food and other basic necessities. Sometimes I help out financially. It is my wish and what I ask God that, as long as I am able, as long as I am financially capable, I will support my children in any way I could. My friends and other relatives often tell me that I am spoiling them, but they don't know the half-truth of why I am doing this. I love my children very much and I know they hadn't had a comfortable childhood - my husband couldn't afford to give them what they want or needed and often it broke my heart to see them in such a pitiful situation. I promised myself that when things were a bit better, I would give them the comfort they missed. And God heard my prayers. I am really grateful I was given the opportunity while I still can. So, you asked for how long? My answer is: for as long as I can, for as long as I live.

Answer 4

No age limit as the support will always be there. There does become a time when the children have to learn to stand on their own two feet and not rely entirely on the parents.

Answer 5

No age limit.

Your child is still your child even he/she is already 40.
Your child will always get ALL the support that he/she needs as long as you are CAPABLE of giving it.
The love of a parent to his/her child is limitless.

If I am a billionaire and my son at 40 ask for financial support for whatever reason, will I not give him? Of course I will. Will the people around us say anything about that. They won't care.

But If I am a father in my 70's and have barely enough to support myself and a son at 40 still ask for financial support. People will frown about that. But I will not stop being a father to my child.

As Children, on the other hand, we should grow-up, our parents will not always be around to support us. The SOONER we become self reliant, the better.

Answer 6

In the Philippines, we support each other (parents - children, children - parents, siblings - siblings, etc) as long as we live.

Answer 7

Until the children are working and married except for those parents who have mentally incapable and physically disabled children..
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Answer 8

As long as the parents can stand them. they are your children after all, no matter what their age.

Answer 9

parents and children should have moral and so forth obligations to each other until the last breath.But never in an abusive manner as in laziness, extortion, emotional blackmails and the likes.

Answer 10

Never! When you have kids - it's a lifelong commitment! Support comes in all different forms, not just money.