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To think this is surely enough to live on or are we being stingy parents?!

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iopg · 06/09/2023 18:26

Our DS is often asking us for money. Last year he was promoted and earns 65k. He does have student loan repayments taken out of that and his mortgage is 1k a month. We know these details as we provided the deposit on the house last year.

He often says he’s struggling for money or he can’t afford a meal out etc, but doesn’t directly ask us for money. It’s making us feel uncomfortable as we don’t want him to struggle but also we are not hugely wealthy. We gave him 50k last year as a house deposit and thought that would set him up. He’s 28 and had saved 20k himself but that went on legal fees and towards the deposit, moving costs etc. He has no debts.

What would you think in this scenario? On the online calendar 65k seems a lot even after a 1k mortgage, which we do appreciate is huge.

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Springingintosummer · 28/03/2024 19:10

He needs to learn the art of saving and waiting.
Meals out are not a necessity!

BobbyBiscuits · 28/03/2024 19:20

You can get blinds you fit yourself for cheap. It sounds like he sees you as a fountain of cash.
Most people can't afford meals out more than once a month or much less. He should go to cheaper restaurants if he 'needs' to eat out.
You've given him thousands of pounds.
It's time to stop.

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