Sibling Rivalry: Even Parents Of Adults Play Favorites
Can you imagine how awful that must make the other children feel? It’s typical behavior, it seems, but that doesn’t make it right. Of course, every family is different and has its own unique situation, but this is the first time I’ve heard of such blatant favoritism (when it comes to finances, anyway) in a large-scale study like this one.
Of the “lucky” adults (aged 19-22) receiving financial help from their parents, the average amount was $12,185. Around 42% of parents help adult children pay their bills, 35% help with college tuition, 23% help with vehicle expenses and 22% help with rent, according to USA Today.
Ironically, parents are more likely to help a self-reliant child, explains Wightman. “If they perceive one of [their] kids to have a better attitude or to be more self-reliant, that kid has higher odds of receiving this type of support,” he said.
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