Are parents obligated to assist their kids financially with a lump sum of money to start life when they turn adults?

King Belieal · Post by **King Belieal** » December 11th, 2025, 6:55 pm

Turning into an adult logically means that one needs to start fending for themselves and cut back dependence on parents. Some people say that parents should give a child that has turned adult a lump sum of money to start life and lay a foundation for adulthood.

Maybe something in the region of $3k up. Did your parents give you a lump sum of money to use and start your life? Would you give your child a lump sum of money to start life?

STARMIX25 · Post by **STARMIX25** » December 11th, 2025, 7:12 pm

It depends on the parents. If the parents are well-off, then they can assist their kids with their financial needs in a lump sum. Some parents have a separate savings account for their kids and use it only when they are ready to face their own world of independence.

Trush Jodie · Post by **Trush Jodie** » December 11th, 2025, 8:53 pm

My parents didn't give me any lump sum to start my life with. They could afford to give me $1k at the time but they didn't give me because I moved out of the house against their wish. It is all fine though. I would give my children a lump sum of money tp ease their journey through financial independence.

Fidelia · Post by **Fidelia** » Yesterday, 2:46 am

Every reasonable parent is obligated to give their child a financial headstart when those kids are stepping out to face the world on their own. It might not even be money but it can be a valuable equipment for the craft that the child is earning from. Parents should not allow their kids to start life without any financial push from the parents.