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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by whitecold@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Edit: THANK YOU EVERYONE, there has been so many great ideas, and it was really eye-opening. I've decided to save up money for now in case of an emergency, and surprise them with something this Christmas. Also will make sure to call often, and visit them when possible. I'm seriously grateful to everyone who has shared their opinion!

I've recently moved out, so I can no longer help out with household duties (like cooking, cleaning, gardening, etc), which is what I used to do to help them - mind you they are not elderly, still actively working, so I just wanted to help them have more free time for hobbies and such.

Since I'm no longer there physically, I can obviously not help with these anymore, and they are both very much against the idea of spending money on cleaners, gardeners and such (to be fair, I'm also not really into the idea) - they are also very much against the idea of receiving money from me. The problem is, I don't know how else I could help, if I can't chime in for household expenses.

I'm really curious what others do to support their family from afar without directly sending money being involved?

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[-] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

Are your parents poor? Then just buy them stuff they need, like new clothes etc. There is always an opportunity for gift giving. Are they doing OK financially? Then just buy them something nice occasionally. Save the money you'd want to give them for a rainy day fund. If shit hits the fan, be there to support them.

[-] MissJinx@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, if you can't help them have more time for hobbies give them stuff for their hobbies. Some hobbies can be expensive if they are really into.it

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