In the past, it was your mom and dad’s responsibility to take care of you. However, as an adult, that responsibility is now yours. So, avoid asking your parents to clean your house, do your laundry, watch your kids or give you money. While it is okay for mom and dad to provide support at times, you must learn to stand on your own.
Contributor: Emily Mendez, M.S. EdS from onthewagon.org