Uggh

Just because person A's parents pays for his bills (tuition, books, rent, utilities, etc.) does not necessarily mean someone is spoiled. Nor does it mean that person B is poor because his parents aren't paying for his bills. I agree with whoever said it is all in the way the person acts.

My parents paid for all of my major bills, such as tuition, books, car insurance, etc., for which I am grateful. Just because I had all of this paid for doesn't make me any more or any less of a person nor does it make me spoiled. It just makes me fortunate to have parents that are willing and able to do this for me. That's all it really amounts to when you break it all down. You never know what someone's situation is, be it the parents' aren't able to pay for those bills or are just teaching the student some responsibility. Who knows? We are not here to judge each other. We are just all fortunate to have the brains to be in college or to be college graduates. Those that are paying for college themselves, please be thankful for learning the responsibility of money and time management early on in life whereas those of us that our parents paid for everything may or may not learn in college.

[madmax]

Originally posted by DGqueen17
This annoys me to no end......

I hate people who complain about others whose parents support them through college by paying tuition, buying them cars, etc. I've heard so many people say that these kids are spoiled and that they can't wait until they get in the real world and see what it's like.

Well what is so bad about someone's parents saving money and supporting their kids so they can get an education? I certainly hope I can give my kids everything that my parents have provided me. I'm not spoiled. At least not to me. My parents bought my car, but I have a job and I pay for my sorority expenses and things that I want.

I think it's very admirable that some people go to college and work and do things completely independent....but I don't think it's fair for those people to look down on others because their parents saved for the future.

What do you guys think? Anyone?

Since my parents paid my tuition there is nothing wrong with it. They also should have bought me a Porche, a beer meister, drugs and hookers. They obviously didn't understand how tough it was to be a college student.



How do your friends know about your finances to begin with? You told them and created the problem.

[AXJules]

Originally posted by DeltAlum
If today doesn't get better, that could be a concern.

Seriously, what ticks me off is a fair amount of subtle and not so subtle "holier than thou" attitudes from those who are not as fortunate as those who are getting more from their parents.

(Most of that was earlier in the thread, I guess)

Have a nice day!

And I thought I was the only one picking up on that.

If it makes you feel any better, if I could I'd buy you a beer (while I'm having three).
Hope the day gets better for you.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by madmax
How do your friends know about your finances to beging with? You told them and created the problem.

Yep. Don't bring it up and if someone else does just tell them that it's none of their business.........

My parents paid for most of my college as well, they never wanted me to worry about it. But, they could. They both worked so that they could put me through school. My mother went back to work after I graduated from HS and they used to joke that she was working to pay my tuition. They weren't even all that happy when I wanted to have a job my senior year so I could go to Europe after I graduated.

However, they once got asked why they didn't buy me a car when I turned 16 (I'm an only child). My mother's response was "because everyone expected us to".

[madmax]

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Originally posted by DeltAlum
If today doesn't get better, that could be a concern.

Seriously, what ticks me off is a fair amount of subtle and not so subtle "holier than thou" attitudes from those who are not as fortunate as those who are getting more from their parents.

(Most of that was earlier in the thread, I guess)

Have a nice day!
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Originally posted by AXJules
And I thought I was the only one picking up on that.

If it makes you feel any better, if I could I'd buy you a beer (while I'm having three).
Hope the day gets better for you.

Is that any worse than the kid crying poor and telling everyone how tough life is even though her tuition, books, car, food, Kate Spade handbags paid for by her parents while the roommates are working to jobs just to pay tuition?

[AXJules]

Originally posted by madmax

Is that any worse than the kid crying poor and telling everyone how tough life is even though her tuition, books, car, food, Kate Spade handbags paid for by her parents while the roommates are working to jobs just to pay tuition?

Actually no, I think both are disgusting.
Don't judge other people when you don't know their situation, and mind your own business. If you can't afford anything, go get a job. If you're working, super. If you don't have to, lucky you. If people would keep their ghey comments to themselves, we'd all get along so much easier. Really though.

(Not directed at you madmax!!! just the 'people' we were talking about that do this IRL)

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by madmax

How do your friends know about your finances to begin with? You told them and created the problem.

It's primarily assumption. I never told any of my friends where the tuition/room and board, books, and plane fare was coming from, but after a few years of being my friend/roommate/sorority sister, it began to become obvious. I didn't get the "holier than thou" lines from my classmates and friends, it was people outside of my social circle (co-workers, peripheral relatives, and roommates' friends) who gave it to me.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
It's primarily assumption. I never told any of my friends where the tuition/room and board, books, and plane fare was coming from, but after a few years of being my friend/roommate/sorority sister, it began to become obvious. I didn't get the "holier than thou" lines from my classmates and friends, it was people outside of my social circle (co-workers, peripheral relatives, and roommates' friends) who gave it to me.

On the other hand, online, you seem to have brought up how your parents paid for so much so maybe in real life things were different...or not?

-Rudey

[AchtungBaby80]

It's jealousy. Who wouldn't want to have parents that pay for tuition, books, housing, etc? Nobody wants to be working in the GAP every day and flipping burgers at night just to get by.

[Jadey28]

Originally posted by AchtungBaby80
It's jealousy. Who wouldn't want to have parents that pay for tuition, books, housing, etc? Nobody wants to be working in the GAP every day and flipping burgers at night just to get by.

I beg to differ. I would rather WORK that have mommy and daddy pamper my a$$ when I'm old enough to take care of myself. Just curious, but do the people whose parents pay for everything also follow their parents rules? Prolly not cause you've used the phrase "I'm old enough to make my own decisions!" or something similar. Which is exactly why you shouldn't be living off your parent's money after a certain age. I'm not sure what that age is, but there's a point in one's life where you have to step out on your own and do things for yourself. It's just like learning to ride a bike....the training wheels one day come off, you fall, hurt yourself, and get back on that bike and learn. You're a big kid now...now act like it!

[adpialumcsuc]

My parents being educators themselves wanted to make sure that my brother and I had our schooling paid for. That was something that was very important to them. My parents paid for everything in college except for fun stuff (yes that includes sorority). I know that when my parents get older they will be relying on me and my husband some and I will have absolutely no problem helping them out.

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by Jadey28
I beg to differ. I would rather WORK that have mommy and daddy pamper my a$$ when I'm old enough to take care of myself. Just curious, but do the people whose parents pay for everything also follow their parents rules? Prolly not cause you've used the phrase "I'm old enough to make my own decisions!" or something similar. Which is exactly why you shouldn't be living off your parent's money after a certain age. I'm not sure what that age is, but there's a point in one's life where you have to step out on your own and do things for yourself. It's just like learning to ride a bike....the training wheels one day come off, you fall, hurt yourself, and get back on that bike and learn. You're a big kid now...now act like it!

well what's wrong with your parents putting you through school and then going out on your own when you graduate??

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by Jadey28
I beg to differ. I would rather WORK that have mommy and daddy pamper my a$$ when I'm old enough to take care of myself. Just curious, but do the people whose parents pay for everything also follow their parents rules? Prolly not cause you've used the phrase "I'm old enough to make my own decisions!" or something similar. Which is exactly why you shouldn't be living off your parent's money after a certain age. I'm not sure what that age is, but there's a point in one's life where you have to step out on your own and do things for yourself. It's just like learning to ride a bike....the training wheels one day come off, you fall, hurt yourself, and get back on that bike and learn. You're a big kid now...now act like it!

Yeah, I do follow their rules, which are basically don't get arrested or kicked out of school.

Not too tough.

I think this is a classic example of the bitter type of post.

I'm 20 years old, I've had a job since I was 14 excepting my freshman year, and I AM NOT ASHAMED MY PARENTS PAY FOR SHIT.

I go to school year-round, I work part time, and my parents respect that and trust me enough to support me. There's nothing wrong with that.

[absolutuscchick]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
Yeah, I do follow their rules, which are basically don't get arrested or kicked out of school.

Not too tough.

I think this is a classic example of the bitter type of post.

I'm 20 years old, I've had a job since I was 14 excepting my freshman year, and I AM NOT ASHAMED MY PARENTS PAY FOR SHIT.

I go to school year-round, I work part time, and my parents respect that and trust me enough to support me. There's nothing wrong with that.

I agree 100% with what you are saying!!!

[James]

Oddly enough, it was hardest to get chapter dues out of the kids that were being supported by their parents.

But they always had money for other stuff lol.

No idea why.