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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Brushing up on the parable of the prodigal son might be helpful. I'm not Christian but I've always liked the relatability of it, I see it in many families and agree with supporting your kid who needs help.[/quote]

This.  Imagine what it feel like to be your sibling. Unable to support themselves, always having to get help from their parents, essentially stuck in a bad dream of feeling like everyone looks down on them and sees them as still a child even though they’re grown adults? If you could Freaky Friday the situation, I guarantee you would run screaming back to your current life the minute you you saw how that felt. It also might help you feel a little more empathy for your sibling. Old habits are hard to break for underachievers - once you’ve lived a life for awhile where you aren’t able to support yourself, it’s really tough to break the cycle. Be thankful for who you are in this situation.[/quote]

Disagree, this is foolish thinking. Moochers will mooch. Why work when parents carry the bills? Why take employment seriously when mom and dad are there to rescue you? Do you seriously think these folks feel embarrassed?[/quote]

DP. I do. I have two siblings still living with the family home who received all of my parents' estate worth millions. Both never married and never pursued a career.  Their nephews and nieces are now adults and launched. Their high school classmates are becoming grandparents. People always ask you about whether you are married, have a career and a family. [/quote]

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