question for parents out there.....asking parents for money yes/no?

Question

im 24 yrs old now. i started working and living by myself when i was 19, i dropped out of school. cos i couldnt handle working fulltime and going to school fulltime. i havent talked to them for the past 5yrs never got any money , no help etc, but i have been jobless now for the past 4 months... now i am broke, can barely put food on the table......i dont know wat to do...i want to ask my mum for money...but i dont know if this is appropriate since i havent talk to them for so many years......

i dont even know how their reaction would be....its been so many years.........

Answer 1

I am a parent of a 26 yr old. If she did not call me in 5 yrs and then asked for money, I would be so glad to hear from her. I would also give her money if she asks. I mean, you shouldnt go without calling them and then ask for money very often,but life happens. They'll understand. I would! Call your parents. You might get a lecture for not calling for so long, but they will be glad to hear from you and most likely give you the money!
Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I don't think it was fair for Peggy to compare you to her daughter who was able to raise children while going to school fulltime and working fulltime because not everyone can do it. However, I will tell you what you can do:

1. I don't think it is appropriate to call your parents for money when you have not talked to them for the past 5 years. Why didn't you talk to them all that time? If it was for a good reason, I don't think trying to talk to them about money will do any good.

2. I do think it's a good idea to just take whatever job that comes to you-- in fact, I've been working two jobs for the past year at any given time-- gotta do what you gotta do!

3. Get on your feet and when everything is fine, try to establish a healthy relationship with your parents again.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I could see you asking for money if you'd stayed in touch with your parents over the years, but you haven't. You are 24 now and I'm finding it hard to believe that you can't find any type of job after 4 months. Heck, you could even deliver pizzas if you're that desperate for money. My son just moved out to go to school and he's made some stupid money mistakes. I haven't bailed him out. I want him to see his mistakes so he can stop before he gets in more trouble. Get yourself a job, and only then if you still want to, call your parents. They will respect you more for this instead of just calling and asking for money.

Answer 4

i believe that no matter what a son/daughter does parents will always be there for them. you gave it a shot at living on your own and it obviously wasnt as easy as you had pictured it. If you have decided to ask them for financial support they will totally understand you. after all only you know the reasons as to why you kept your distance from them, and i'm sure that whatever reason you had they will understand. and i'm also sure that they will be very happy, extatic, even to hear from you. the saying says the only man a girl can trust is her daddy, well the only two people you can count on, when the world turns against you, are your parents. wish you the best of luck. just go for it. ask!!

Answer 5

Get a job and take care of yourself. If you did not have the respect enough to call them, what makes you think that you should be calling them for help? We all have to struggle sometimes. I have had to take jobs well below my qualifications just to make ends meet, untill I could find something better. You are only 24, you could get two jobs!! I did for several years to support my children, when my ex was not paying child support!!

By the way, my daughter worked full time, had two children, and went to school full time to get her education.