Do you feel guilty spending your parent's money?

[HotelUser]

A lot of us have jobs and get money from working but there's probably no denying the fact that our parents provide us with money to spend, or in the past did, for things like computers, cars (insurance, tires, gas, etc), school, even for electricity. Do you ever feel guilty about spending their money, and about not being totally financially independent by yourself?

For me I do, it amazes me that my parents can just fork over thousands of dollars for things like driving and school, University expenses and everything. I know I'm a big expense to them and it's almost impossible to believe that in 20 or 30 years it could be me with the power of having that much money to spend on my children.

[buttons]

oh most definitely but my mum is really careful with her money, we've never spent more than we need which is why we can live comfortably now. my mum has never placed much importance on money and doesn't mind giving it out to people if they need it but i personally rarely ask for any. i'm glad she never spoilt us silly or i would probably be an ungrateful little **** =]

[-:Undertaker:-]

I am not given money by my parents as a routine or even out of the blue, but the only times I do get money from them (birthday/Christmas) I feel, mostly with birthdays, I don't deserve the money. Christmas is an awkward one, i'd buy them a present of they wanted anything but they never do.

[beth]

yeah i feel guilty spending any money i haven't earnt, and i'm on benefits at the moment (because i'm caring for my sister, not because i cba to get a job) and i feel really horribly guilty about it. i wake up in a morning and i do feel awful for it.

[-ry!]

They never actually give me money anymore i have to like buy all my own stuff except food and all the essentials etc. but i have to buy clothes and stuff so yeh, and im 15 lol

[wixard]

I am not given money by my parents as a routine or even out of the blue, but the only times I do get money from them (birthday/Christmas) I feel, mostly with birthdays, I don't deserve the money. Christmas is an awkward one, i'd buy them a present of they wanted anything but they never do.

this. my family are quite wealthy but we've never gotten pocket money, and as soon as me and my sister turned 15 we were made get jobs which i appreciate now, i'm almost 20 and some of my friends have never had a job in their life....

i get money for christmas and birthdays, other than that i make my own money
what they have spent a fortune on is my education though and yes... i do feel bad

[Repair]

Yeah I feel terrible. I'm 15 and don't get pocket money, all I get is like £50 on Christmas and my Birthday. Were not doing very well for money atm because my parents divorced so I don't even have a winter jacket :L

[Jordan]

They make me earn it if I want money, and I don't ask for money really so I don't really get this feeling.

[iJess]

omg yes especially at christmas :(

[GirlNextDoor15]

I remember posting in this thread but my post is not there!!!!!!!!! >.<
Still the same thing
I rarely get money from my parents (esp. my father). I didn't ask for branded clothes and stuff except for books. Imo, books are knowledge since I read non-fictions. So, I don't feel guilty for that. And they never bought me any presents. They'll only buy me stuff when I ask for them. for example, my clothes. when my clothes are all torn up, then only i'll ask them to buy me some new clothes. Basically, that's it before it gets too complicated.

[Metric1]

My mother and father pay all of my university expenses, living expenses and other general expenses. I pay for my car (both of em are paid off). I made about 22k this summer and I have about 13 left.. but my new car cost about 6 to get on the road so i don't really spend that much..

[Recursion]

Yeah I feel guilty. They do so much for me, paying for my driving lessons, insurance, fuel, paying my way through Uni etc, I fully intend to pay them back one day though. They say they don't mind because I'm always so helpful to them but I still feel guilty.

They also say they'd rather pay for me to live and focus on my academic work than force me to get a job, taking time out of Uni... I still got a job whilst I was in sixth form though, they're trying to set me up in good stead for when I move out and get my own house, job etc.

[dbgtz]

To an extent, depends what I intend to do with the money I suppose. Atm I'm not bothering to get a job due to the fact that I had an operation in Feb/Mar and it's still a bit dodgy and that the chances of an employer taking the risk of it is unlikely, especially with the lack of part time jobs going around. I'll probably be looking early next year sometime, but until then I will need money to get home from college and other essentials etc.

[chantellehugs]

I feel guilty receiving money off my Mum, let alone spending it. I only ever ask for money if I need to buy things, like toiletries/college supplies/clothes.

[MotorStefan95]

I feel guilty having to ask my parents for money. They work so hard to keep our family happy. I respect this a lot. But my sister doesn't seem to. If she doesn't get something, she complains about it. Its very annoying.

I have to rely on my parents money because I'm still at school, but when I get a job and get settled into adult life, I'm going to try and repay them all that they have spent on me. I'm obviously not going to be able to repay them every penny, but if they ever need help, I will help them as a way to repay them.

[Camy]

For the last few years not really no.
They owe me money because I bailed them out from the tax man, so noooo.

[Andeeh]

Yeah, my dad helps me out a lot of the ******* time and I feel like i'm such a hinderence to him. I have started looking for jobs and stuff but he does a lot for me and I do take advantage of the fact.

[TheCasualSpy]

I should ask them the question because they owe me £364

[Hollie]

I don't really spend my mums money, just use my own when I need something. But if I don't have any I'll usually help with the housework or something and then she gives me some ;)

[:odey:]

It didn't used to, it was kind of their 'job'.. haha,

But now I really do, because I have a car, that they have to pay for, and everything,

I just need a job! :( haha,

[twinart]

Sometimes. I'm addicted buying Habbo creds.

[Sharon]

Oh I don't get money really but like when I want to go out and ask my mum, she'll always give me money but I'll never use it as I know there's always something we need it for at home :) if anything I'll just buy a McDonalds with it and give her the remainder.