Would you be generous to your family if they were struggling financially? What if they bought something really expensive? Would that change things?

This man has been financially supporting his parents and siblings without complaint.

He helps them out whenever they need help.

But now he’s not so sure they need his help. He thinks they might just be taking advantage of him.

Is he wrong for refusing to help them anymore?

Read the story below to find out more.

AITA for not giving my mom money for her dying sisters medical situation

Since I started doing well financially, I’ve been supporting my family.

Especially, when they expressed a need.

By support, I mean that I would pay their phones bills once a quarter or send my mom money when she asked.

This man was very generous to his family.

I also pay for everything when we get together.

I buy them gifts and clothes whenever they ask or just randomly as an act of kindness.

I buy washers and dryers, pitch in for a new refrigerator, and a new fence. I also pay for their flights so they can visit me wherever I am.

I’ve genuinely been okay with helping and have never minded giving them money.

His dad got a demotion and a pay cut at his work.

About a year ago, my parents told me they were financially stable, yet I still found myself covering most expenses.

Then, two months ago, my dad took a demotion with a $30k pay cut.

On top of that, my brother and his girlfriend are living in my parents’ house, rent-free.

He thought they were struggling.

So, I assumed they were struggling and was happy to step in.

But just recently, they bought a brand new Jeep (Wrangler Willy’s) for $45K which really caught me off guard.

Now, my mom’s sister has had a medical emergency overseas, and my mom is asking me for money to rent a hotel so she and my cousin can stay closer to the hospital.

AITA for not wanting to give her anything?

That is a weirdly expensive purchase for people who are struggling financially! I’d be hesitant to help them too.

Let’s read the reactions of other people to this story on Reddit.

This person gives their honest opinion.

This is your fault, says this person.

Here’s another personal thought from this user.

This person offers a suggestion.

Finally, here’s another valid point.

It’s hard to keep giving when it starts to feel like you’re being taken advantage of.

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