Is it normal to be spoiled?

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My parents have been financially supporting me throughout my college education, they helped me move when I was transferring schools, handle car payments, tuition, housing, etc. so basically, I don't have to work at all and can spend more time on school.

I'm conflicted because I feel I should take advantage of this time I've got to do well in my studies, but my guilt wants to pay them back. So, is this normal?

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Based on 47 votes (38 yes)
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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    I think you have a great thing going and I expect your parents only want you to do well in school as a payback.
    Don't feel guilty; feel fortunate. Do well and make them proud.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    10 years ago

    Get a job and live a normal life, if nothing else and you don't need the money now, put it in savings till you do. I had the same setup and I just rode it through college which made adjusting afterwards very difficult cause I had no idea how to take care of myself. My advice is don't turn down the help (that's just silly) but get a job and be disciplined in making sure that you learn the knowledge and skills it takes to make it once ur parents stop. I just partied a lot and when my parents stopped I barely made it lol

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    It's not normal because you will have a very difficult time figuring things out on your own when you have to.

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  • KingRabbit
    10 years ago

    I vote normal. And I dont think you are being spoiled. I think you are fortunate to have parents capable of helping you. I didn't work in school and my parents paid for my car expenses and those things that student loans dont cover. It was never expected of me to pay them back with money. My payback to them was becoming a successful adult who contributes back to society.

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  • dirtybirdy
    10 years ago

    I think you should at least get a part time job.

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  • mixwell
    10 years ago

    the best way to pay them back is to do good in school And validate their efforts so they know it pays off. They would much rather be paid back in their investment in their child than by getting paid back by money

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  • 2DEUCE2
    10 years ago

    Doing well in your studies is what they want. They are giving you the opportunity to be successful. If you really want to pay them back, then stay focused throughout life and never be the kid that still lives at your parents house when you're thirty. Trust me, all parents want their kids out of the house no matter how much they love them.

    I would go bonkers if my kid was living at home doing nothing but playing Xbox (Not that I have anything against video games, I love them). I would much rather pay their way and watch them do something with their life never expecting monetary repayment.

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    Be grateful and do your best and know that you are a blessed.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    This is actually pretty normal for a lot of families. Hopefully you are not a philosophy, history, or womens studies major because you will never be able to pay your parents back then.

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  • handsignals
    10 years ago

    Your very lucky, you can pay your parents back by getting top grades, that's what they want.

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