Boston parents are still shelling out the cash for their adult kids' phone bills, and they're not happy about it. The cost of these family plans can quickly add up when you start adding in grandchildren.
According to Boston.com readers, many (62%) have GenX or baby boomer parents with adult children on their plans. Some are disgusted with themselves, saying that it doesn't work - "Our kids are 36, 35, and 33. They all work and we should not be funding their cell expenses. Shame on US!" Others can't bear the thought of dealing with phone companies more than they already do.
On the other hand, some parents see it as a financial win-win: "We have both our adult children AND OUR ELDERLY PARENTS as well as a sister, her spouse, and their two kids on our plan because it is less expensive for everyone." Others are happy to do it, even going so far as to write notes to remind their kids that they're being paid for.
Of course, not all parents are keen on the arrangement. Some millennials have been on their parents' plans since college and aren't ready to switch just yet. "I've asked many times if my parents will allow me to come off their ancient family plan as I’ve felt like a deadbeat not paying for a cell phone this entire time."
The reasons for staying on the family plan vary widely, from financial necessity to convenience. One parent noted that they're only canceling when their child gets a job and can afford their own plan. Another joked about having a "silly running gag" with their parents about who's paying for what.
As one reader pointed out, it's all about making financial sense - even if that means continuing to pay for someone else's phone bill.
According to Boston.com readers, many (62%) have GenX or baby boomer parents with adult children on their plans. Some are disgusted with themselves, saying that it doesn't work - "Our kids are 36, 35, and 33. They all work and we should not be funding their cell expenses. Shame on US!" Others can't bear the thought of dealing with phone companies more than they already do.
On the other hand, some parents see it as a financial win-win: "We have both our adult children AND OUR ELDERLY PARENTS as well as a sister, her spouse, and their two kids on our plan because it is less expensive for everyone." Others are happy to do it, even going so far as to write notes to remind their kids that they're being paid for.
Of course, not all parents are keen on the arrangement. Some millennials have been on their parents' plans since college and aren't ready to switch just yet. "I've asked many times if my parents will allow me to come off their ancient family plan as I’ve felt like a deadbeat not paying for a cell phone this entire time."
The reasons for staying on the family plan vary widely, from financial necessity to convenience. One parent noted that they're only canceling when their child gets a job and can afford their own plan. Another joked about having a "silly running gag" with their parents about who's paying for what.
As one reader pointed out, it's all about making financial sense - even if that means continuing to pay for someone else's phone bill.
! Can you believe they're still shelling out cash for their adult kids' phone bills? 62% of GenX or baby boomer parents are stuck like this too? Some people are even paying for their grandkids' phones on the same plan as their grown kids! I mean, isn't that just... something? 
On the bright side, some parents say it's a win-win - everyone pays less. But honestly, I think my own parents would've never done this. We'd have just gotten our own plans in college and been like "good riddance" 
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"You can't fix stupid," but you can try to make the most of it! Some people might feel like they're enabling their kids, while others see it as a way to save some cash and have more peace in their lives. It's all about perspective, right? 
they're literally doing math on it, trying to figure out when their kid can afford their own plan. and some ppl are just not ready to deal with those phone companies again 
It's all about finding that balance, right? And honestly, who can blame them for wanting to keep it affordable and not deal with another bill to pay? 
. And can you imagine having to write notes to remind your kids to pay up? 
That's just crazy...
trying to steal a kid's ice cream cone... like who needs that much sugar anyway? Anyway, back to these family plans... isn't it weird how we still live in a time where people feel obligated to support their adult kids financially? Like, what even is the deal with that? Shouldn't they be paying for themselves by now? And can you imagine having to deal with phone companies more than once? 
my internet just went out last week and I was totally freaking out... anyway, yeah, it's all about making financial sense, right? 
I mean, can you believe some people are still shelling out cash for their adult kids' phone bills? Like, 36, 35, and 33 years old? 
, I'm so over these family plans! It's like, I get it, they're convenient and all, but come on, who thought it was a good idea for parents to be shelling out for their adult kids' phones? And now grandma and grandpa are getting added too 
. It's like, we're never going to pay our own bills anyway... 
. I mean, I've got my friends who are all about switching out of their parents' plans as soon as they can, but others just seem to be stuck on this arrangement forever 
. Anyway, I guess it's all about making financial sense... or just getting away with free phone bills 
Like who doesn't love having one less bill to pay each month? 
And honestly, if your kid can afford their own phone bill, why should you be funding theirs too? 
I feel so bad for these parents who are still shelling out for their adult kids' phone bills. It's like they're being forced into a never-ending cycle of financial responsibility. 
And yeah some people might not wanna deal with the phone company drama too. But at the same time, having all your family members on one plan is like a financial win-win, right? Less stress and more savings for everyone. I mean what's wrong with that?! 
). But at the same time, I get where they're coming from - especially when there are a lot of mouths to feed. My friend is actually really smart about it tho... she's got her own plan but also has her parents' number saved on her main line so when she needs to call them she can just use that and save the family $$$ 
they're literally getting taken advantage of by their adult kids. I get why some of them are doing it out of love and convenience (my mom has done the same with me, but now that I'm all grown up, I'm like "mum, pay up!")... but 36 is still kinda young to be expected to pay for your own phone bill 
. She's all like "oh no, who's going to pay for the phone bill now?" and I'm just like "mom, come on..." But seriously, it's all about making financial sense, right? If having a family plan is less expensive for everyone involved, then yeah, it's worth it.