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#417 College Debt: Should Kids Repay Their Parents?
In this episode, Niall asks: Should children repay their parents for college fees?
A mother wrote to the show after a heated disagreement with her husband. Their 26-year-old daughter, now working in a well-paid legal job, had her college fees fully covered by her parents. The mother believes it’s only fair that she repays them now, but the father insists that supporting your child through education is part of parenting — not a loan with strings attached.
The conversation opened the lines to passionate callers. Some argued that repayment shows respect and gratitude, especially if parents made…
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