Boomer Parents REFUSE to Bail Out Son’s $9K Credit Card Debt

Boomer parents in a pickle! Their youngest son, a college party animal , has racked up a whopping $9K in credit card debt after they cut him off for stealing dad’s card . Now they’re torn: let him drown in debt to teach him a lesson , or throw him a life raft ? It’s a classic tale of tough love vs. enabling . Buckle up, this family drama is about to get juicy!

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Boomer Parents’ Dilemma: Bail Out or Let Debt-Ridden Son Sink?

The parents are at their wits’ end with their youngest son’s irresponsible spending habits . After cutting him off for stealing dad’s credit card , he managed to rack up $9K in debt in just 3 months! ‍♂️ Now he’s begging for a bailout , but dad wants to let him face the consequences . Mom suggests a compromise , but they’re unsure if he’ll follow through ‍♀️. It’s a classic case of tough love vs. enabling . Let’s see what the internet thinks of this juicy family drama!

Parental tough love is important. Offer a deal

Son’s $9k debt: Boomer parents not obligated, NTA

Encouraging advice to not bail out son’s credit card debt

NTA refuses to enable son’s $9k credit card debt

Son’s $9K credit card debt is his problem to solve

Son asks boomer parents to pay off his debt, NTA for refusing

Tough love is the way to go! NTA

Let him swim ‍♂️, not sink. NTA for not paying.

Enabling his irresponsibility could make you the a**hole

High school teacher advises against bailing out son’s debt

Son’s debt, son’s problem. NTA parent stands their ground

Son’s debt, son’s responsibility. NTA parent offers helpful solution

Parent shares own experience and advises not to bail out son.

Son needs to learn responsibility. NTA for refusing payment

Son should learn the value of a dollar NTA

Suggests paying off credit card debt as a loan with lower interest

Son needs tough love, not a bailout. NTA

Sibling’s debt problem and parents’ enabling behavior. NTA stance.

Paying off $9K credit card debt is a bargain

Tough love for entitled son. No job, no bailout

Son’s debt: NTA suggests compromise and reward for responsible children.

Letting your kids learn the hard way ‍♂️

Don’t bail him out! He needs to learn financial responsibility.

Son’s theft and lies make NTA parent wary of bailing out

NTA – Boomer parents refuse to bail out son’s $9k debt.

Don’t enable bad behavior, let him learn from his mistakes.

Offering to pay part of debt if son gets counseling

Teaching financial responsibility: NTA’s tough love approach

Tricky situation. Middle ground could be making him do something.

Don’t enable him, he needs to figure it out

Son’s debt is not your responsibility, NTA.

Switching to a bank with 12 months interest-free helped me!

Parental tough love: NTA refuses to bail out son’s debt

Grown man’s debt not parents’ problem. Time to get job

NTA stands firm on son’s responsibility to pay off debt

Formerly irresponsible commenter shares personal story and offers advice

Parental tough love: NTA, bailing him out won’t help him grow

Personal experience, tough love, and no regrets. NTA

Learning the hard way: NTA suggests letting son pay debt

Spoiled child racks up $9k debt, parents won’t bail out. NTA

NTA. Son needs to learn money borrowed is money repaid

Time for tough love! Son needs to face consequences

Offering support with conditions and solutions to financial problems

NTA shuts down entitled son’s request for bailout

Motivating your son to pay off his own debt ‍

Sage advice on paying off credit card debt

Don’t enable bad behavior. NTA. Your son needs to learn.

Don’t bail him out. Draw the hard line now.

Son’s $9K credit card debt: NTA, he’s an adult.

Parents not responsible for son’s $9k debt, he should work it off.

Son’s poor impulse control led to theft from parents. NTA.

Tough love? This commenter thinks so

Compromise by paying half of the minimum first payment. NTA.

Don’t fall for the manipulation, NTA!

Paying off credit card debt builds character

Don’t enable entitlement , stick to your guns. #NTA

Learning to be an adult means working hard for yourself

Teaching financial responsibility with partial monthly payments

Enabling won’t help him. Tough love is necessary

Son’s deceit and rage hint at underlying issues with alcohol.

Don’t enable entitlement. Let him be responsible and learn.

Real-world lenders will teach him a lesson. NTA

Financially stable parent refuses to enable irresponsible son’s behavior

NTA – Son’s credit card debt, his responsibility. Tough love.

Let him learn accountability. NTA

Real world consequences for entitled son. NTA wins!

NTA. Son is entitled. Bailing him out won’t teach responsibility

NTA – Good on you for not bailing him out

Son’s entitlement to parents’ money is shut down. NTA wins!

Son needs to learn the value of money. NTA

NTA parent refuses to bail out son’s $9K debt

Parent refuses to bail son’s $9K credit card debt, gives advice.

Debt is tough, but learning from mistakes is valuable

NTA stands by OP’s decision to not bail out son’s debt, suggests Dave Ramsey for financial advice.

Supportive comment offers advice for son to become independent.

Teaching responsibility: NTA won’t bail out son’s debt

Parents won’t pay off son’s debt; money for college at risk

NTA. Consider why he’s in debt. Ask for itemized list.

Real-world lessons: NTA. $9K debt < uni/living expenses. Helped enough.

Son steals, racks up 9k debt, won’t pay back. Entitled much?

Parental dilemma: Should they bail out their son’s debt?

Son has abused privilege, NTA for refusing to bail out.

Don’t enable his spending! NTA for holding him accountable.

Parent suggests ‘matching program’ to son’s $9K credit debt.