<prompt> Human: I was a lazy smart slacker for a lot of my life - still am in some ways. 6 years to finish undergrad, still in grad school. My parents supported me while school, and so I have basically worked very little and could always fall back on them. Ive had a TA contract in grad school 16kyear health insurance since 2009 so that was the beginning of some moves toward independence, but I took money from them 1800month. In 2014 I got sober at age 29. As part of my amends to my parents and to move my life forward, I resolved to be financially independent by 1 year sober. I succeeded. I even got an well paying internship that will pay 18k, starting this summer. Recently my parents told me they were planning on gifting money to me and my siblings. I recently got they check and it was for 25k. I dont feel good accepting the money. My parents, though well intentioned, have over supported their kids to the point of slowing their maturity. I know this is an ultra privileged position to be in, but I want to at 31 start being an independent adult and not take handouts. What should I do andor say?TLDR : Parents financially l supported an overgrown man baby. Finally grew a set, then they start giving gift money. What to dosay?  <response>: Keep it, use it for emegencies. Later down the road be nice and give a big gift to your parents 