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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Thank you for your responses. I ask because I recently helped out my college aged sister with a dog sitting gig so that she could pocket the cash. She had 2 dog sitting gigs and I offered to help out with one but it ended up being just me taking care of the dog. The total amounted to only $200.00 and I don't really need it but my sister does since she is paying for her tuition herself. She refuses to take the money saying she can't take money for work she did not do. I'm baffled and offended. I WANTED to help her out and I do not need the money. Why is she being SO weird about it? :shock: [/quote]

Some people value independence and self-sufficiency.  It's not weird at all.  I'd never take money from my parents.  Kudos to your sister for being so independent.  There is nothing to take offense about.

Get your sister a lovely $200 gift sometime if you want to, but don't give her the cash she didn't earn.  That's charity.  She doesn't want or need your charity.[/quote]

get her a $200 gift card for the holidays.  problem solved.[/quote]

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