We all fall on hard times every now and then, and if you're lucky you might have a parent who's willing to support you through these rough patches. Ideally, it's part of the parent-kid relationship, and it doesn't automatically end once you're 18 years old. You might continue to need your parents, if not just emotionally. But like with anything, there is a line that you should be careful not to cross, on both sides of the equation.
If you're the kid, you have to be careful that you're not taking advantage of your parents' generosity. If you're living with them rent-free, you might want to pitch in more than your share of the chores. If you're the parent in this situation, it's on you to not coddle your child to a dangerous end. You might have to provide some tough love even if you don't want to. That's the situation this parent and child found themselves in until commenters came in and set them straight. Read on for the story.
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