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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the real reason it bothers people is that it highlights the myth that the US is a meritocracy. [/quote] Exactly this. People who assume anyone who gets financial help from their parents are leeches on society are likely just uncomfortable with the idea that people who are hardworking ALSO often benefit from parents who have disposable income. I have been working full-time since I graduated from grad school. My husband has as well. We do not take money from my parents for daily expenses, but my parents are wealthy and gave us $50,000 for our wedding. We used that money for a down payment on our first house. I am not going to apologize for accepting money my parents offered to us (I never asked for it). Without it we would've had to wait a much longer time to buy a home. We are a perfect example of how privilege can work. [/quote]
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