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Originally Posted by botticelli
He mentions he is a Ryerson student. Probably around 20.
Do Canadian parents really kick their college attending children out toward independence? If they are out of school, I can understand the rationale, but not before that.
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No, not particularly, any more than American parents.
There's something more going on here. Some parents have different expectations than others. Do you belong to an ethnic group? Are there unusual family dynamics there?
To the OP, you need to talk to your father and mother. Are they supporting you completely, or do you have a student loan? As tough as it is, sounds like you'll need to apply for a loan if you don't have one.
Have you really never worked before? Did your parents promise to support you through university? If so, what is it that's changed? Are they suffering financial hardship? Do you help around the house, or do you expect them to wait on you? All of these things can cause friction.
You need to sort things out and look for other forms of income. You might even have to drop out of school for a year to save up money. This would be a last resort, but Toronto is an expensive city, and it's tough to work at a low-wage job for enough hours to support yourself, *and* go to school full-time.
Good luck with this. Hoping you can sort out your differences.
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$400/month means I'll need to work 39 hours per month at minimum wage, which translates to about 10 hours per week. That's actually not too demanding; I was afraid having a job would affect my education."
