We actually had a relative hit us up for handouts several times. Once we helped with some small expenses. Then the requests got bigger and bigger and we refused. This individual is a grown man who was at that time in his 30s. Finally, we offered to take this person into our home and give him a place to live rent-free and utility-free while he went back to college to finish his degree. Our offer was good only until he got his degree and we also made it quite clear we expected him to find a part-time job for spending money. He very quickly said, "No, thanks." He didn't want to improve his lot in life. He just wanted to mooch.
Obviously, anyone can get into a financial bind and need help once or maybe even twice in a lifetime. But for someone who repeatedly has his hand out, no sympathy.
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