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how can i talk to my parent that i cant support them anymore

hi im cathy,my friends call me dianne cause thats what my named before in japan, i work in japan for 5years sence 2003 and starting that i always supporting my family and my parent,then i got baby whaen i was 22 now his a 2 years old baby boy and his living with my mum cause im working in other place so my mum taking care of him,now my problem is how to talk to my parent that i cannot support them anymore cause i am saving money and preparing for my sons education? and the last few days my dad call me to ask money cause he wanted to buy a farm from his friends and when i say i dont have that money now, i feel he really dissapointed,, i really wanted to talk to them about it but i dont know howand where to start,i hope eduguide can help me in my problem..
diane

Question applies to ages: 18

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Top 5 in: Career Training, Choosing College, Computers, Television, and Technology, Depression and Mental Health, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Health and Wellness, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Setting Goals and Getting Motivated, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 18 Topics		 I don't know that I can solve your problem, but here is my advice. You are responsible for the cost of raising your son. Raising a child can be expensive and even if your parents are raising him, you should be shouldering the majority of those expenses. Just as your parents paid for everything to raise you, you should be doing that for your son. If you're not and then your parents ask you for money, that's they're asking -- they probably don't have enough money left over to pay for things that are important or necessary for themselves. It's terrific that you're putting money aside for your son's future education but today's expenses need to be paid first. Just be honest with your parents and ask them to be honest in return. How much is it costing them to raise your son for you, and what can you do to help?
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