20-year-old son accrues $15,000 of credit card debt, dad refuses to help pay it off with his retirement fund: 'Every time, he swears it’ll be the last time'

A lot of parents say that they are willing to do anything for their kids, but even the most doting of moms and dads can have their limits. While many will agree that it's understandable for somebody to continue supporting their children as they find their feet in young adulthood, there can be a fine line between help and indulgence.

The reality is that there comes a point in everybody's life when they have to take more responsibility for their actions and not expect their close family members to take the brunt of it for them. This can prove to be a more difficult lesson for some people than others, not least if their lifestyle and spending habits don't match up with what they can afford by themselves. Annoying as it can be, the majority of people have to learn to budget if they want to live within their means.

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This is a lesson that one 20-year-old man was facing after his dad was at his limit with helping him financially. Previously, he had helped him cover things like rent or unexpected car expenses, but now he had racked up $15,000 of credit card debt that was going to be a struggle to pay.
The dad was reluctant to help out, as this would mean taking from his retirement savings, but he also worried about his son's future financial status, and his duty as a father. He wanted to know if he was doing the right thing in refusing to help.
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AITA for refusing to bail out my only son from $15,000 debt?

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Outsiders wholeheartedly supported him in his decision, and gave some advice.

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