I'm not sure what would be considered normal with this one. In my family, it is assumed that when you get a job, you'll "pay board" to your family, if you're still living with them. It's normal where I am, but I know some people who think this is outrageous. So I'm a bit torn. It is your money, it's your decision what you do with it. I personally would dislike having to give my parents money if they were just going to squander it. If it's going towards the bills though, then I'd be fine with that. As long as she's not bleeding you dry.
As for whether it's wrong or not, I don't think it's wrong to not want to give her your money. You earned that money, it's yours, not hers. There's not really an obligation for kids to give their parents money. If she's struggling badly, then I'd consider helping out financially as doing the right thing. To be honest though, it's supposed to be the other way. She's supposed to support you, not the other way around. Although it doesn't always work out like that. Not sure if it's normal though, I think it depends on your background.
Is it normal for parents to ask their kids for money?
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I'm not sure what would be considered normal with this one. In my family, it is assumed that when you get a job, you'll "pay board" to your family, if you're still living with them. It's normal where I am, but I know some people who think this is outrageous. So I'm a bit torn. It is your money, it's your decision what you do with it. I personally would dislike having to give my parents money if they were just going to squander it. If it's going towards the bills though, then I'd be fine with that. As long as she's not bleeding you dry.
As for whether it's wrong or not, I don't think it's wrong to not want to give her your money. You earned that money, it's yours, not hers. There's not really an obligation for kids to give their parents money. If she's struggling badly, then I'd consider helping out financially as doing the right thing. To be honest though, it's supposed to be the other way. She's supposed to support you, not the other way around. Although it doesn't always work out like that. Not sure if it's normal though, I think it depends on your background.