<p>Apparently I owe it to them to do everything they say because they do so much to take care of me.
I don’t agree. I think it was their decision to have me and they should understand what comes with the job.
Thoughts?</p>
<p>Exactly!
10char</p>
<p>My dad says I need to pay him back all the money he has given to me throughout my childhood when I become rich and famous.</p>
<p>This coming from the guy who spent 5 years in prison and wouldn’t pay a dime of child support.</p>
<p>I don’t think you “owe” it to them to do everything they tell you to do, but you should have enough respect and common decency toward your parents that you do what they say, unless fulfilling their commands will harm you in some way.</p>
<p>I personally don’t believe I owe my parents anything, but I like to do nice things for them because I recognize many of the sacrifices they have made for me. Maybe it’s their “job,” but they do a better job than many parents out there, and I, for one, try not to take them for granted. There’s no law that says they have to do everything they do for me. Also, if they need anything, they know I’m there for them, but that’s more about them being a part of the family and less about them being my parents, in particular.</p>
<p>I think you owe it to them to be happy, at least.</p>
<p>No, you don’t “owe” your parents anything, but keep that in mind a few years down the road when you’re asking them for help with a downpayment, help with the kids, help on an important decision, etc., etc. They won’t “owe” you anything, either.</p>
<p>I might run on a tangent, but I totally agree. Why my parents decided to have 5 kids, knowing full well they didn’t even have the means to support one, I will never understand. Being the eldest and getting ready for college takes on a lot of responsibility. Add on taking care of my toddler sister, cooking dinner for the family, babysitting my brothers, being a positive role model etc. I always want to yell at my parents, “What exactly are you here for! Your the parent, act like it”. I have a feeling that parents only have kids so that they’ll at least have someone to dump their retirement and funeral costs on. . .</p>
<p>I totally agree with grammargirl94’s comment.</p>
<p>I don’t know. I personally do think I owe my parents. Not because I feel guilty but because of the respect and love I have for them. All the things we receive from our parents are because they want what’s best for us and not because they “owe” us. While I don’t believe children should pay back every single penny they spent on us people should have the common sense to respect their parents now and later in life. Such as helping out with small chores in the present and giving them respect. </p>
<p>Helping them out financially if they need help later in life along with providing a home for them if they should ever get to old or sick to take care of themselves. Not to mention keeping in contact over the years once college is over and teaching any future kids to respect their grandparents.</p>
<p>However, if your parents are horrible (my own mom’s story unfortunately) I don’t see a reason why you should.</p>
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When you are a millionaire, write him a check for $50 and tell him you took interest into account.</p>
<p>^ Hahahah I just might do that!</p>
<p>Seriously, I’d find a way to pay my parents anywhere up to a million dollars in whatever medium they wanted so long as I would never have to see or communicate with them again.</p>
<p>I wish my parents were more x-core. Dude, my parents don’t care about my grades or college outlook at all. They’d be happy if I just sat at home and farted all day for the rest of my life.</p>
<p>If I ever have kids, Imma be a “Tiger Parent.”</p>