A Malaysian student recently turned to social media to seek advice after claiming her parents repeatedly asked for her scholarship money, despite still having their own income.
In a post shared on Threads, the student said her parents argued that since she now receives money, she should be treated as an adult and take on financial responsibility by giving them monthly allowances.
How do I stop my parents who keep asking for my scholarship money?” she wrote.
She added that while her parents are still working and financially stable, they continue to justify their request by saying it is her duty as a child now that she has her own source of income.
Netizens say scholarship money is not for parents
The post quickly gained traction, with many netizens stepping in to defend the student and remind her that scholarship funds are meant for education related expenses.
One commenter pointed out that the student is not even working yet, saying that her parents were being unreasonable for asking.
Another netizen stressed that parents are still responsible for supporting their child, adding that a child is not obligated to financially support their parents while still studying.
Some commenters highlighted that scholarship money belongs solely to the student, explaining that it is meant for necessities such as books, study materials, and daily expenses related to education.
Others encouraged her to stand firm, reminding her that until she is financially independent and able to support herself, her parents are still responsible for her welfare.
