Should we save for our Child’s post-graduation?
I grew up in an environment, where everything was given to me on a platter. Being the only Child of my parents, I could get whatever I wanted. My parents never asked any question or never even shared how difficult it was to earn money. Even when it came to my studies, I just had to study, and all the bills were taken care of. And now, when I’m married, I’m expecting the same thing from my Husband, but somehow he is not as coordinating as my parents. He asks, if this thing is really necessary for the house to run, or is it a value proposition to buy.
I’m sure most of us can relate to the story above even if we keep the gender aside. Everything was so simple in those days. But now the times have changed. If I fend for all the whims and fancies of my children, I won’t be able to fend for my retirement days and I will have to look at them the same way, they used to look at me when they were kids. And God knows, if they will do the same, what …
I grew up in an environment, where everything was given to me on a platter. Being the only Child of my parents, I could get whatever I wanted. My parents never asked any question or never even shared how difficult it was to earn money. Even when it came to my studies, I just had to study, and all the bills were taken care of. And now, when I’m married, I’m expecting the same thing from my Husband, but somehow he is not as coordinating as my parents. He asks, if this thing is really necessary for the house to run, or is it a value proposition to buy.
I’m sure most of us can relate to the story above even if we keep the gender aside. Everything was so simple in those days. But now the times have changed. If I fend for all the whims and fancies of my children, I won’t be able to fend for my retirement days and I will have to look at them the same way, they used to look at me when they were kids. And God knows, if they will do the same, what …