I don't know anyone helping their parents
But many getting help from them

I know many in our physician community who pay mortgage of or supplement retirement of their parents. Surprisingly, this is a diverse bunch, Caucasians, Asians, Africans and Hispanics.

In my experience only Asians and very low-income families do this.

Anonymous wrote:It is the same poster over and over looking for ways to justify their misery and financial difficulties. Really, give it a rest.

Are they the parent or the child?

Anonymous wrote:If not, is it normal for someone in their early thirties to not be financially helping their parents?

It's normal for non-immigrant's children. They actually get their college and/or first house paid for by their parents.

It's not normal for immigrant's children. You are expected to help after your parents' sacrifice.

I know several people who bought homes for their parents in their 20s/30s. All were East Asian either 1st/2nd generation.

It is the same poster over and over looking for ways to justify their misery and financial difficulties. Really, give it a rest.

Are you Asian?

Do your parents expect you to help them financially?

I don't know about other countries, but most 30 somethings in the US aren't providing financial assistance to their parents. In this day and age, it's usually the other way around.

WTF? Most of us are not helping our parents.

Are you serious? You already posted this very same question. Give it a rest.

Completely normal. In fact, it’s normally the other way around.

I don’t know anyone who financially helps their parents. Is everyone you know poor?

Yes.

If not, is it normal for someone in their early thirties to not be financially helping their parents?