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I don't think Merc was really being that big of a dick here. And he has a point that certainly applies to some people; I know lots of teens, twenty-somethings, and even thirty-somethings living off their parents' generosity.
But just because you pay for your kids' cars and insurance and gas and tuition and housing doesn't mean everyone's parents do/did, Merc. I held anywhere from 1 to 3 jobs at a time, continuously from the age of 15. I bought my own car, paid for my own insurance, bought my own clothes, and paid for my own lunches and dinners when I was out of the house, which was considerable when you realize how many evenings I was out at work or theatre rehearsal. Once again we come back to the theme that you have not forced responsibility upon your children (which is fine, parents are supposed to care for their kids) so you and they have no idea what they're really capable of. If you truly think your children would literally starve if you cut them off, then that's kind of sad.
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