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Old 20-09-2008, 23:38   #11
MargaretR
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Re: Empty Nest Syndrome?

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Originally Posted by blazey View Post
How did that work out?

I am really critical of my friend who's parents are like that with him because he doesn't even do his own finances and even studying law was decided by his father. I don't think I would like things to be handed to me by my parents, I would feel like I hadn't earned it and not appreciate it fully.
I discussed the prospect with him first
......and charged him rent
When he eventually needed to move ( 5yrs,marriage and 2 children later)
it was sold and provided his deposit on the 1st rung of the housing ladder.
I have only the one child - couldn't have done it twice
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