To not pay for driving lessons

[Candy150]

DS is sulking as we’ve refused to pay for driving lessons. He’s 24 and has his own job, lives at home. He doesn’t contribute to the household expenses including to food so his wages are all his own.

Admittedly he only started working earlier this year after graduating a few years ago so hasn’t got much savings but AIBU? I feel he should learn to stand on his own feet starting with this. Especially as he’s had what I would say is an easy ride since graduation. He’s very upset and says we can afford it. I’m feeling a bit guilty as he’s now skulked off to his room, would appreciate some views on this. Thanks.

I don't really underhand when people say he needs to understand the real world etc.
Surely when he's out on his own he will deal with it due to having to.
What difference does it make making him struggle before that?

He uses all of his wages on himself- no contribution to food and board. I think getting a 24 year old to use his wages to save enough for some lessons is far from unreasonable and hardly signs of a struggle.