[Xun]

No, it's not for me. It's for some family members on my mother's side of the family.

SO...! The economy is going topsy-turvy and my grandparents are deciding to go back to the Philippines to stay there. There's a problem. Well, more but they're not necessary to talk about.

So my grandparents are going back to the Philippines. ...Where's that going to leave my auntie, her boyfriend, and a bunch of children? Pretty much out on the street if they don't get their act straight. I'm guessing some of the kids will be living with my folks, but that's just it. What would happen to my aunt? My grandparents offered to help her, but she refused. From what I've heard from my little brother who have been living with these folks is that she was betting on sports games just to get more money.

...really?

Now, don't get me wrong. I can understand where my aunt is coming from-- not wanting to accept help because my grandparents are already too old to be helping her and it should be my aunt helping them. But there are even times where one should be able to accept help from parents, no matter what age.

So, here's my question. IN GENERAL, not just in this type of situation. Why are people not fond of getting help from parents? Is it because they want to prove a point? In a way, I just won't get it. I've been in a situation where I wanted to prove my parents wrong and show them I didn't need help, but I've come to a realization that there will be times in life where I would have to go to them and ask. *is 21 and proud of it, kk*

So, why is it that people just can't accept help from parents, let alone get help from other people in general?