[nyconse]

I love what that idiot days, “ parents sacrifice their financial freedom for their kids”. That is what being family is all about. I would never turn away family in a bad situation. Life is not about how much you have, but how much you give. I truly feel sorry for those that think otherwise.

[AD from SpringBay]

I would never turn away family in a bad situation. Life is not about how much you have, but how much you give. I truly feel sorry for those that think otherwise.

I understand that sentiment. But doesn't there come a point when a person actually does more harm than good by continually supporting a child who has made the same mistakes over and over? When mom & dad are gone, who will the woman in the article turn to? And I know each case is going to be different, but based on what we know from the article - is this woman ever going to learn how to save and live within her means if she can always count on someone giving her more money?

[joeystoy]

"That is what being family is all about. I would never turn away family in a bad situation. Life is not about how much you have, but how much you give. I truly feel sorry for those that think otherwise.

I have close friends who thought as you do. They're now 85 years old with their daughter, son in law and two grandchildren living with them. Not because of a bad economy (they moved in during the boom years) but because their daughter refuses to live a lifestyle any lower than what she had become accustomed to before she was married.

It's been four years now, with no sign that they'll ever decide to be out on their own. They don't love them any less, they just want them out.

The most destructive thing you can do for the people you love is that which they can and should do for themselves.

[BIV]

Right you are. I just ended a relationship over that very issue. Good riddance.

[Starboard]

Life is not about how much you have, but how much you give.

A word of caution: giving too much, especially money, can have the unintended consequence of weakening people. The best gift you can give is to teach your children to think for themselves and develop self reliance. That said, we all occasionally need a helping hand.