2007-09-10 16:38:19 · 15 answers · asked by boyet 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Their entire life. I don't mean monetarily though or living with you. I think if they go to college, they should make a concerted effort to find a job when they get out and get their own place. You may have to prod them a little on the time frame for a job.
In my beginning statement..................I am saying the entire life , because we love them and support them and want what's best for them for life. Let them visit as often as possible when making this transistion. Let them know they are always welcome to visit but not to live there. After all........aren't they grown? You did your job and it's their time to do theirs...while still encouraging them and loving them unconditionally.
2007-09-10 16:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as the dreams are attainable, to just dream and have ur parents support them even when both the parents and the children know theres nothing there then its time to stop and have the child grow up.
2007-09-10 17:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by robert d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I don't agree with the "18 years" part. They are legally responcible to support them till they are 18. But I don't see why not help them out even later, if it's not spoiling them and not placing a burden on the parents.
Emotionally - until children emotionally grow up. After that it should be all mutual.
2007-09-10 16:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with finances until 18 or if still in high school until graduation.As far as emotional support that they'll always have because we don't stop being a parent,aunt,uncle,we support them the best way we can even if its just emotional and sometimes spiritual if somebody they love has died.Or chronically ill.
2007-09-10 16:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by Icyelene R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the dream............. if a child is grown and working their way through college and needs some help for something obtainable, practical and reachable............... then as a parent you want to help.
But let's say the grown child decides at the age of 27 that he wants to borrow $5000.00 because he wants to start a chinchilla farm...... then you better believe that my $ is not leaving my bank! He can keeping dreaming all he wants but not with my dime!
2007-09-11 04:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by cytopia1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the dreams,are they attainable?are they an excuse to sit on their lazy a**es and be supported by other people? do they pretend to be writing a great novel but they cannot get a real job to pay rent but they have money to drink or buy drugs with?are they in their 40s and back home again after another divorce with more children you get to babysit and take care of?? cut the cord already you have enabled them to be selfish,lazy,spineless,mindless,jellyfish.put them out better late than never!!!! good luck.
2007-09-10 16:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by dixie58 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forever... dreams make the world go 'round.
2007-09-10 17:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Until death. Being a parent is a life long responsibility.
2007-09-10 16:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by skunk pie 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Financially, until they're 18. Emotionally, as long as it takes.
2007-09-10 16:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Support?
Financially....until they are 18.
Emotionally....forever.
2007-09-10 16:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋