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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again: we are older, retired parents with decent savings but just about enough to be sure we can fund elder care, etc. and, if we're lucky, leave some inheritance, so that's a consideration. 
I think the abuse heaped on parents of adult children here is completely out of hand. Posts that include name calling should be removed.[/quote]

There's a little "report" button on every post. Use it, if you're so sensitive.

People have responded to your tone and word choice, OP. You don't seem to appreciate your adult child's achievements at all, or the intellectual value of grad school. 
If you don't have the money to help your adult child, then tell him so in a loving way. It's as simple as that. He is obviously intelligent and capable, he'll find a solution. 
If you suspect that his financial instability is linked to ADHD (very common), then you can ask him to do his own research and perhaps get evaluated by a psychiatrist. Medication really works well for that. I know, because I have a son with severe ADHD and a high IQ, who can only be successful with meds.

See? No need to diss your son on the internet. Poor guy.

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