Interesting to see the usual boomers justifying an outdated tradition and choose to do selective reading. Also comparing what you earn back ‘then’ 10,20,30,40 years ago, try comparing with today’s inflation since you think the amount is insignificant.
I pity your children if any, having to carry on this ‘allowance’ tradition.
And to those that commented how is $400 15%, clearly can’t math. Also, just wanted to say the reason why I don’t feel happy in giving its because my parents was hardly present for me growing up, and even today when I’ve forgived them for the wrongs they did in the past, they nitpick on everything, including the current amount I give and always comparing with other children that are able to give more.
Typical boomers always comparing and comparing but if we compare them with other parents they kp. And to the losers that say I’m still dependent on them, yes for lodging only, but not for money or anything else.
I’ve been working part time since a teen, and never asked them for money, and even paying my own school fees, mobile bills etc. Don’t be quick to judge lol. Also may I add the thought of asking for them to even ‘pay’ for any of my adult expenses like housing, wedding, insurance etc never crossed my mind because I and my partner are financially independent to do so.
And lastly to the guy whom commented to unalive myself if I didn’t ask to be born, people like you are the very reason why tragedy happens. Before you casually comment such crude remarks, think with your brain if you have any. Be kind.
Here are netizens think:
- See no evil, hear no evil and talk no evil. You are who you are and what you do you are responsible for it. Live in a tough life? Do something about it stop whining. If every generation do like you do, every generation will be in deep trouble.
- Boomers? Isn’t that an American concept? Was there a baby boom in Singapore between 1946 and 1964?
- Just stand by your monthly allowance that you are committed to giving comfortably. Subtly tell them that times had changed and that now ppl are planning for their own. retirement and less dependent on their children. When they say dun compare to current situation / arrangement, tell them that it is the reality and they should acknowledge the reality. But of cos, give a decent amt, not too much and not too little