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[quote=Anonymous]Are they in grad school? Are they saving up to buy a house? Are they getting married? Do they have trouble finding a job? Once they find one, what does it pay?

There are a million variable here. My goal is for my child to be both financially independent and stable/safe. I would consider helping with rent and other expenses if doing so was a temporary measure intended to help my child toward independence. For instance helping with money while they complete a valuable internship, letting them live with me for a while so they can save up for a down payment, giving them money for a down payment once they have a job that will enable them to pay the mortgage on their own, etc. But I could also see a situation where they just get a job and can afford rent while also saving, and I just periodically take them out for nice meals and buy some groceries when I visit.

It just depends on their trajectory and what makes sense. I do believe in helping when it will genuinely be useful and can help my child achieve a goal. I view my money as "family money" and I think it makes sense to pool resources to help the next generations succeed.[/quote]

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