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AIBU to not give my DC extra money

106 replies

2AtUni · 05/10/2025 17:34

I have two DC at uni (one 1st yr, one final yr), they’re both looking for more financial support

I think they’re unreasonable, they think there’s a CoL crisis and i am. I said I’d poll MN and see what the majority think.

they currently get £400 pcm. Rent & phone are paid for. Travel home is paid for. They get a big shop at beginning of term.

OP posts:
AC246 · 05/10/2025 17:39

They need jobs. All of my children and their friends, privately educated, have part time jobs at university.
It really focuses them, increases time management skills, and they learn the value of money.
Priceless.

Catcatcat111 · 05/10/2025 17:39

£100 a week to cover food and going out is loads. They’re lucky!

ninjahamster · 05/10/2025 17:38

Mine got the full student loan but nothing extra from us. They worked in the holidays and at termtime too.

Butchyrestingface · 05/10/2025 17:36

Do they both have part-time jobs, work over the holidays?

Jellybunny56 · 05/10/2025 17:36

Why haven’t they got jobs?

Zanatdy · 05/10/2025 17:36

They get way more than most. Really ungrateful. Get a job would be my advice. My DS has just graduated and i’d have been disgusted if he ever had that attitude.