
Originally Posted by
jack0177057
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't turn away a child, either (unless they became a violent criminal or drug addict, etc.). And, if they had a good reason for staying with me, like they were saving up for a downpayment on a house, I wouldn't ask for a dime.
However, if they're just plain lazy or they're making good money, but prefer to spend it all on expensive designer clothes, partying, etc... I would be spoiling them and doing them a major disservice by letting them live with me rent-free. I stress to my kids the importance of proper education, financial responsibility and self-reliance. I've had moochers in my family, and none of them learned to become hard-working and self-reliant, until they were finally booted out of the nest.
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