Breakfast Bites: Is it OK to take money from your parents as an adult?

Published on 2 Feb 2026
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Is it really wrong to accept financial help from your parents once you’re a working adult? From housing and cars to childcare and cost-of-living pressures, Audrey and Ryan dive into why parental support is still common in Singapore and globally, and how to think about it without guilt, pride, or blind dependency.

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang 

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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