Entitled Parents Demand $40,000 From Teenager Because She Earned The Money While She Was Under Their Roof

This Redditor has been hustling since her early teens to make ends meet due to her parents' financial struggles. Things take a dramatic turn when her parents, after spending big on her sister's wedding, unexpectedly demand all the money she earned from age 14 to 18, claiming it's rightfully theirs.

With siblings chiming in, asserting her duty to support them, the OP stands her ground, refusing to shoulder the financial mess her parents created. Should the OP give money to her parents? Scroll down to read the entire story and share your thoughts with us in the comments.

The OP asks:

The OP began working at 14 to support herself financially as her parents' limited resources

Despite her parents' inability to fund college, she had earned enough through work and scholarships to independently finance her education

OP's mom abruptly texted to request a favor

OP was prepared for their request

Unexpectedly, the OP's parents demanded the entirety of the nearly $40,000 she earned from ages 14 to 18

The OP feels it's unfair to bear the burden of fixing the financial mess they created

The parents' financial mistakes are not her responsibility

Don't give money as it may be wasted

Parental financial care is a standard responsibility and not a debt to be repaid in adulthood

The expectation placed on the OP is unreasonable

Commenter criticizes parents who treat their children as a financial resource

Commenter advises the OP against giving any money

Her parents don't have access to her financial accounts

Commenter advises the OP not to give them any money

The parents' behavior is outrageous