<prompt> Human: Long story short, my parent has been consistently borrowing money from my sibling and I for the last 8 years Im 25 now with no ability to pay us back. While Ive been more or less fine with it, the sums of money are now becoming more than we can handle, and are showing up with littleif any notice.The problem is, the no notice isnt really the case. Usually, when she needs money its because shes actually several months behind on rent, or several months late on paying for her car payment which is severely underwater. She doesnt have a safety net, nor any backup money, liquid or illiquid, to help out in these situations.Several days ago, I received a call asking for 1400, because she was 3 months behind on rent or else she would be evicted at the end of the week. I had the money in an emergency fund, and paid it, but it really feels like enough is enough.I know my parent isnt trying to take advantage of my sibling and I, but as she is an able bodied person with a good 15 years left before she hits retirement age, I am of the opinion that she should be able to work to make ends meet. The reason shes in these scenarios is because she continues to take under the table work, or switches jobs frequently out of boredom. My brother and I were raised by her alone, and we are both quite successfully employed. I guess Im most worried about this because I just cant see how continuing to take care of her bills gives her any incentive to work harder. Weve always just paid whatever is needed. But now, my brother is going into a PHd program and is getting married, and while I have the means to pay now, Im about to enter a graduate program myself. I know if she was in any sort of situation where she couldnt physically work, Id be happy to pay for anyall expenses, but this isnt the case.I just dont know how I can get it through to her that her situation is putting my siblings successfuturedaily livelihood at risk. On the other hand, I feel absolutely terrible that Im now at a point where Im growing more unwilling to help as time goes on. Im sure Im not the only one who has experienced this situation, but it feels like its a lose-lose scenario, and I just dont know what to do anymore. Ive talked to her at length for years, but she seems to ignore our advice, only to fall back into the same spiral. tl;dr Parent has needed financial help, sibling and I have given thousands over the last 8 years, nothing seems to change her interest in fixing her scenario.  <response>: Economic outpatient support dependence. By giving cash you are enabling poor behavior.I cannot stress more that you need to stop providing aid. Give them information regarding subsidized housing and other agencies food stamps, etc. 