I came across an article on the Internet that was titled, "It Is Ok If Your Parents Still Invest In You". From reading this, I developed mixed feelings.

I'm going to make this a little short. There are things I can agree with and understand, but there are also things I disagree with and do not understand.

There is a difference between your parents paying for the dinner bill, and your parents paying for your car AND its insurance.

I'd like to say that I'm sorry that your parents don't make you pay for absolutely everything and mine do. It's actually the right choice.

It teaches me one of the biggest life lessons: to learn how to be a responsible adult.

I wouldn't call it weird that your parents still offer to pay for things, but there has to be a time when you cut the cord.

Let me tell you something, I am not even close to spoiled because my parents didn't want me to be raised that way.

I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I never once expected to get whatever I wanted from my parents.

But when you expect your parents to pay for absolutely everything when you are financially capable of chipping in, that's a little ridiculous.

Doesn't everyone dream of their parents financially helping them until they are able to completely handle it?

Of course, but that's the thing about life.

Adulthood sucks; we all should know that. Money is tight when you're a fresh 18-year-old. I was there in your shoes.

However, you should start owning up to your responsibilities. The bills won't get paid on their own. Not for long.

You shouldn't be sorry for my parents not paying for everything because it's not your problem.

It gets to be your problem when you're used to your parents "footing the bill" constantly. Just think about it.

I understand that parents do love you and give you what they think is best. But as an adult, things start to get real.

My parents had decent incomes but only rewarded us for things when we deserved it and when we earned it.

I was taught that we were to earn our own money and buy the things we wanted or needed with it.

My parents worked hard to get where they are today. I assume that all parents want that.

However, I still don't get what I want. It's called life. It's shitty sometimes, but you just have to get used to it.

Even without being spoiled and bratty, my parents provided me and my brothers a home to live in, food on the table, and clothes on our backs.

I'm super thankful for that. I don't have to ask for anything else.

I'm very fortunate that my parents offer to pay for SOME things, but since I am 20 and totally able to be responsible, I have to pay for the other things. Loans pile up, as well as car insurance payments and more.

With a steady job and saving money, I'm able to do adult things, instead of begging my parents to support me financially all the time. Sure, when I'm in a rut, my parents will help.

To close off, yes: it is okay for your parents to invest in you, but not for absolutely everything, as you so preach.

I'm sorry that your parents are like that. I'm sorry your parents raised you differently.

But I am not sorry at all for having a really good job to support myself financially, or to at least help me get through college.

Most importantly, I'm sorry you think less of me when you preach about the daily help and praise you get from your parents.

I'm sorry you beat down on ones less fortunate, but still willing to make their way through without mooching.

I'm proud of my parents and where they are, and I'm happy for myself that I don't expect to get everything if I asked for it.

Being an adult is fun. You should try it sometime.