A caller on the Dave Ramsey Show sought guidance on whether he should give financial assistance to his mother who has a history of poor financial decisions. Despite his success as a small business owner, he expressed concern over enabling her behavior. Ramsey reassured him that he has no moral obligation to give her money, particularly given her previous destructive choices. The discussion highlighted the complexities of familial financial obligations and emphasized the importance of personal financial health over undue family pressure.
Ramsey stated, "You are not under a moral obligation to give someone money just because they are family, especially when they make poor financial decisions that affect their lives."
The caller described previous attempts to help his mother, including buying her a house, which she subsequently destroyed. This history influenced his current reluctance to provide further assistance.
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