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Survey: 7 in 10 Parents Make Financial Sacrifices to Help Their Adult Children
Breitbart ^ | 05/16/2023 | KATHERINE HAMILTON

Posted on 05/16/2023 1:20:14 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

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Thanks to Joe diapers economy
1 posted on 05/16/2023 1:20:14 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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To: ChicagoConservative27

And an entire generation of Americans who don’t even know how to tie their shoes.


2 posted on 05/16/2023 1:21:30 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Not me!..................


3 posted on 05/16/2023 1:22:55 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: BenLurkin

Families should take care of each other, just as kids should take care of their parents in their older years.


4 posted on 05/16/2023 1:25:00 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I never dreamed I would still be partially supporting a 37 year old.

But here I am.


5 posted on 05/16/2023 1:25:59 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Donald Trump is a setting sun. Ron DeSantis is a rising star.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

We do, for the grandkids and a few extras, and to be kind and loving. All of our kids are responsible and employed but this economy sucks Bath House Barry’s balls.

I’m a strong believer that multi generational living should make a huge comeback. Trying to convince my family even now. Everyone could save, everyone could relax a little, the kids would have lots of love and guidance, and we could beat the system. It’s what immigrants do and they are beating the pants off of Americans.

Just sayin.


6 posted on 05/16/2023 1:29:47 PM PDT by CaptainPhilFan ( Bring back insane asylums)
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To: Red Badger

nor i. they pay their own bills.


7 posted on 05/16/2023 1:29:50 PM PDT by ronniesgal (friends don't let friends be Kardashians)
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To: Responsibility2nd
"I never dreamed I would still be partially supporting a 37 year old. But here I am."

In 2023, in a truly uncertain and cruel world, it makes you a good parent. And you know this. It's just not the same when we were 37. Not even close.

8 posted on 05/16/2023 1:31:14 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (Tanned, rested, and ready.)
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To: BenLurkin

Its a lot harder now to get a home, children, and all the trappings of a middle class existence than it was in the 60s. Just saying...


9 posted on 05/16/2023 1:41:16 PM PDT by jarwulf
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To: ChicagoConservative27
The survey also found that each generation has varying ideas about when a young adult should begin paying their own bills. Older generations believe young adults should begin paying their bills “far earlier” that younger generations, the survey report states.

And all of the suggested ages they give are Way to old to begin. I had various jobs growing up starting at 10, Had to move out at 17 a couple months after High School ended, My brother and sister also had to do the same. Probably the best thing that can happen to a young man, Make it or Starve.
10 posted on 05/16/2023 1:43:39 PM PDT by eyeamok
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To: BenLurkin

When my kids graduated high school, I told them, “Your financial problems are not my financial problems. Spend you money wisely.”


11 posted on 05/16/2023 1:44:25 PM PDT by Dutch Boy (The only thing worse than having something taken from you is to have it returned broken. )
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To: dfwgator
Families should take care of each other, just as kids should take care of their parents in their older years.

I agree. I pay for my grandkids music lessons. The parents could afford it, but so can I and it is one less thing for them to worry about and the kids are learning music. My oldest grandson is a baseball player and I've bought him every bat he's ever used. Same deal, his Dad could afford it but so can I and this way he can spend the ball bat money on something else his kids need.

12 posted on 05/16/2023 1:52:13 PM PDT by FroedrickVonFreepenstein
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Before my nephews 13 and 10, fly the nest, I plan on giving them each a copy of Ben Franklin’s “The way to wealth” to read. I hope they learn from it.


13 posted on 05/16/2023 1:52:36 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: FroedrickVonFreepenstein

I also think in terms of keeping as much wealth as possible within the family. Why pay rent and make some other family rich?


14 posted on 05/16/2023 1:55:19 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: jarwulf

My first house in 2000 was 44k

Now, housing in that same neighborhood is over 800k (Californicators and it is river front.) Any little dump now is scooped up in Hours. My last house sold in 20 minutes 80k over asking. Wages have declined since chomo Joe. So indeed I understand parents helping their adult offspring with some expenses. And heck. Would multi generational families in one house be a bad thing?


15 posted on 05/16/2023 2:07:35 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: Responsibility2nd

The average American man lives to age 72. Your son at 37 is past the middle of that. At 37, he is a middle aged man.


16 posted on 05/16/2023 2:21:45 PM PDT by healy61 (.)
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To: StAnDeliver

I would rather help my kids now than wait for the Government to find a way to take the money.


17 posted on 05/16/2023 2:23:25 PM PDT by desertfreedom765
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Families have always helped eachother out financially or otherwise. It is a sign of a healthy society. I for one wish to abolish the post-war nuclear family - and return to the extended family support networks we used to have.


18 posted on 05/16/2023 2:25:34 PM PDT by Clemenza
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To: ChicagoConservative27

More evidence of the mental health crisis in the US for young and older adults.


19 posted on 05/16/2023 2:43:28 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel ( )
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Families should take care of each other, just as kids should take care of their parents in their older years.

100% agree.

20 posted on 05/16/2023 2:49:08 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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