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bbbracknellSun 20/04/08 00:10

 

Amongst the people I know I have noticed that lots of people get parental support. I know of both sides - parents and children where they have had a lot of support from the parents - advice, financial, people going back to live at home etc.

I guess I have been lucky I have always been quite independant and just got on with things, the only time I have ever asked for help was a very short term loan for an urgent car repair while I accessed my funds, from my mother.

I dont know wether I have just been lucky, or I have brought up to be self sufficient, but to me it seems some people just go running off to their parents all the time for help.

I would be interested to hear what other people think.

grizzSun 20/04/08 01:13

 

My Mum hammered something into my when i was very young. If you don't have the money you don't buy it, the only time you get into debt is if you're getting a mortgage or car. I tell you what it worked a treat.

As to advice, my parents are always there if i need them, but tbh i've only ever needed advice from my old man regarding DIY or gardening tips :o)

They've also always been there for emotional support, encouraging words or a kick up the arse if i've needed it. All in all been bloody lucky and love them both to bits.

#209414Sun 20/04/08 05:39

 

Well, my parents are there, still alive. That itself is a big support.

i don't run there for support or money.

The rest of life is my own choice.

And like quickfind:grizz says. if you need something, and money isn't there. you go without it, rather than pine for it.

rest of life, i do have friends and the experiences they have showered me with...making me grateful and fortunate...to be where i am today...

slough.guy.1954Sun 20/04/08 07:28

 

My parents (both of whom passed away a couple of decades or so ago) were homophobic and not ones to ask for help of any kind.

Whether this made me the independent guy I am I don't know but I've always been fairly sensible with money and have been fortunate in that I've never had to ask anyone for financial assistance (outside of the usual mortgage).

I consider myself quite lucky in that.

deleted:tattmanSun 20/04/08 08:36

 

Grew up in care, but both my mum and dad remarried. Only ever asked my Dad for support (£) as mum had died and he was forth coming with £100, but got a huge lecture (via a letter) about how my dad worked as a lad etc.......

some of you know this he died in November and my step mum didn't tell me until just before Xmas!

So I have learned to be as self sufficient as I can. The support (£££) or otherwise was never really there! Which is fine as my achievements are my own.

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