<p>My parents take home 200k total each year, before taxes. So after taxes, they have 136k of income. Also, to clarify, my mom had been unemployed for the 2 years preceding this past one(2012) So, as we have 136k, I don’t see how they can expect us to contribute 120k+ each year! I work as a pool lifeguard in the summer: I sure as hell can’t make up the difference. Thanks, and open to more input.</p>