hmm, my dad shares Junkyard’s view –
as a result I rely completely on my parents financially. I am at uni and have had jobs at different times, but I have seen them more as a valuable and necessary learning experience rather than a way to make money.
What I earn in an entire Summer my dad can earn in a few days. He would much rather me use the time to travel, to learn things, to be healthy, etc. – he will support me as long as I’m doing something ‘worthy’ (an attitude which has led to some problems: I do have a bit of a hang-up about using time wisely). He will often offer things (computers, equipment) that I usually don’t need and so kindly refuse.
My situation probably does make me spoiled in some ways – I don’t know anything of financial hardship. But I’m not demanding material goods off anyone; I really hope I’m not taking advantage, and I think my parents would say so if they ever felt like that.
I could refuse all help from my parents it’s true, but as at the moment I am a student, I really don’t see what it would achieve, other than getting me into debt.. (Obviously when I am bringing in a wage I don’t expect to mooch off my parents then!)