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@razman10 Thank you for your comment. Yes, he was amongst the rich during the bubble era, and is proud to “have kept the economy running” by using up all of his money. He slowly sold land and his expensive watches to pay off my college tuition and now is left with nothing. I will always...

@flor My mother will most likely not support my father, but even so, it should be manageable. Your plan is perfect, the main issue just being if my dad is willing to let that happen. This sounds terrible, but he wouldn’t want to settle for a small apartment or want to admit that he is old yet…...

@humbl3m1nd Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, I am paying for other expenses including utilities, groceries, pet food, and sometimes my dad even borrows money for me for transportation.

@dlwscrappy I am working with one of my high school friends at a startup company! I'm not sure to what degree I can share the details of my job, but it's the most enjoyable aspect of my life. That earns me about 200,000 yen a month. I believe that as the company grows, I will earn more for this...

@chd62 Thank you for your comment! Raising my income is possible (with effort haha), but I feel that it would not resolve the main issue and just make the amount I pay feel less significant. The large house idea is great, I haven’t thought of that yet. He probably prefers the city, but...

@tinks Thank you for bringing this up. Yes, I’ve been starting to think about this as well. In any case, I will consider getting him checked, although it will be hard convincing him..

@natalieraye I wish that he would understand this general perspective, but he is too prideful to think as a “commoner”, and it pisses me off so damn much. It’s truly a shame that my dad will never realize how his actions have affected my life. Making him realize that too just seems too spiteful...

@abower12 He did not pay his personal taxes, but the company tax (not sure if this makes sense), so his pension is very low. I know this sounds ridiculous, but he believes that people who apply for Seikatsu Hogo (Welfare Protection Law) are poor people financially AND spirit.

@narrowisthepath Technically no he doesn’t qualify. He would have to claim that I do not support him anymore and he has nowhere else to go. Yes, breaking the tie seems like the most realistic option

@onthemoon I have, and he told me that there is no greater humiliation than getting money from the government. I’m not going to share all of the family drama here, but it has been rough. Thank you for the comment though, I will probably move out soon and force him to apply.

Hello Reddit, I don’t usually post here but I am feeling a little desperate for some advice or just to hear what options I have. I am currently 27 years old, Japanese citizen, grew up in the states so I know English. I live with my dad (80 y/o) and mom (60 y/o) in a decent house. They are...