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Would you help adult DC to go on holiday for friend's 30th?

136 replies

needtowashthefloor · 19/12/2025 12:37

My DD is 26, works full time and bought her first house earlier this year. I know money is tight for her but she is fully financially independent from me. I actually think it's good for her to not have much (and have told her as much) at least once in her life so I don't bail her out, although I do occasionally take her out for lunch etc.
One of her friends from uni turns 30 next year and the friend has invited their uni friend group (about six girls) to go on a holiday abroad to celebrate. DD wants to go but is worried about how she is going to afford it. If you had the means, would you help to allow her to go? She has never been on holiday with the whole group, only a couple of holidays with one or two of her friends at a time.

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hulahooper2 · 19/12/2025 12:42

yes if I could afford it , I help my kids as much as possible while I can. I won’t always be here to do it .

weareallcats · 19/12/2025 12:42

Absolutely.

Aposterhasnoname · 19/12/2025 12:42

without a moments hesitation

Cheeseandquackers21 · 19/12/2025 12:41

Yes I would. She can either pay you back over time or just give it as a nice gift. Could say its christmas and bday present too. But you say shes sensible so a treat may be nice. Whether she'll accept is a different matter. But yes If i had the means I may well contribute.

Hadalifeonce · 19/12/2025 12:40

How long until the holiday? I would help, but I would encourage her to also save some money towards it, if there is time.

Blackcountryexile · 19/12/2025 12:40

Yes I would. She has done well to buy her own property at 26. I think it's good for young people to have a good group of friends around them.

Summerbay23 · 19/12/2025 12:40

Yes, if I could afford it and they were genuinely a lovely person who worked hard etc.

Ohpleeeease · 19/12/2025 12:40

In a heartbeat.

LadyKenya · 19/12/2025 12:40

I would, yes.

Wallabyone · 19/12/2025 12:39

Yes!

Motnight · 19/12/2025 12:38

I would 😁