My View on the “Boomerang” Child

I moved out of my house when I was 18 into residence at Red Deer College, because I was going to school. Not making any money my parents help me out a lot. They pay my rent, schooling, and food. During the summer I moved back home to work. I did not pay rent or food. My mom made my lunch, supper and did my laundry. Now you maybe thinking “boy she is spoiled”, but my parents are willing and able to do this, because I am going to school. If my parents came to me and said “Kate, we cannot financially do that anymore”. I would understand and would have to take out loans, but my parents do not want me to take out loans if I do not have to, so they are helping me out. On the other hand I do not have everything handed to me. I cannot afford a car, so I do not have one. I also cannot afford a fancy I-phone or blackberry so I do not have those things that I can live without, but the necessities that I cannot survive without, like food and shelter my parents help provide for me. At this point in society it is hard to be independent and “make it on your own”. When my parents were my age it was easier for them to get a good job right out of high school. My generation cannot do that anymore. We need an education. When I have children I think I would help them as much as I can just as my parents have. If they work hard and are going to school then I will try to support them. I think every parent wants the best for their children, so if they can financially do that then why not? If their children do not have to work the low-income jobs or the job that is not related to what they want to do then why should they? If there parents are willing to support them, so they can reach their dreams and be more financially stable then why shouldn’t they? On the other hand parents need to teach their children responsibility, so I think there can be a fine line between helping your child become successful versus spoiling your child and not teaching them responsibility. I think a parent can help their adult children out, but without spoiling them and coddling them.          

My parents and I.

They love me and take care of me.

They would do anything for me, but they also taught me responsibility. 

I may become the "boomerang" child, but it is nice to know that I can always go home if something happens.