Originally Posted by
commuter33
Can't say I blame you. That's what parents are for. I was very dependent on my parents, mainly putting me through college.
I will appreciate that for the rest of my life. But I think it's an unwritten civic duty to provide for your child. If you can't then don't have any.
HUH? The only duty parents have is to prepare you for adulthood. Once you reach legal age, you are on your own. Sure, we might help you out, but that help is directly proportional to your own effort. If you want to be a worthless bum and think mommy and daddy have some duty to support you or bail you out of trouble...think again.
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