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Original poster

To think adult children owe their parents nothing?

105 replies

CandidDenimSeal · 11/08/2025 10:45

We always hear “after all I did for you” but children don’t ask to be born. AIBU to think adult kids don’t automatically owe their parents loyalty, care or contact just because of biology?

OP posts:
x2boys · 11/08/2025 10:50

Well outside of the world of mumsnet most of us do love our ageing parents and want to help them.

MJ1980 · 11/08/2025 10:49

you are right of course but im sure you will still look forward to any inheritance

Battels · 11/08/2025 10:48

Yawn. You should try to vary your writing style, OP.

Jojimoji · 11/08/2025 10:47

Not always true.

Mine owes me €3.75 as I beat him at poker last night and he hasn't stumped up yet.

ShoeeMcfee · 11/08/2025 10:47

I agree, although it varies by culture. My late in-laws were of a different culture to me, and they seemed to think they could freeload off my ex and I . Well...that didn't happen.

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