<prompt> Human: My elderly 70 Dads going to be homeless soon. Ive asked him to make some compromises in life. For example -- Ive applied to 30 income housing for him. He claims its too far from him being able to work. Which I get, but him working hasnt been working out, it just results in me giving him money.If he were to stop working and rely off of social security in a 30 income housing situation I frankly believe hed be better, or at worst the same situation. But at least I wouldnt mind paying his rent if the cost was much lower.As of now he pays 800 a month in rent and he barely scrapes by while working. On 30 income housing hed pay around low 200s. From there I could supplement to pay for foodgas.Im not sure what to do anymore. I CAN help him -- Ive got a health savings at the age of 24 but I also dont want him to ruin my future. Left unchecked Im concerned he would go through everything I worked hard to build up. Over the past 10 years Ive probablly given him close to 6,000 - 10,000, including buying him a car. Since the day I had a job Ive been providing him with money when hes in a dire need, but where does it end. The amounts only get bigger the better Ive done in life.I can give him money for rent again but what does the future look like. At one point I feel that I need to say no. Im concerned hel die from stress or suicide in the event that he cant work. I want to help him but he refuses to compromise on anything.Alternatively I can buy a very cheap house in a senior community but that ruins any hope of buying my own home.Edit: Im getting a few comments about me being a bad son. My father iswas a compulsive gambler. I know hes gone within the past few months -- I have no idea if he looses money, but I can assume so. Its a precarious situation when a parent has caused so much pain and damage to a family and still doesnt budge in his ways. Edit: Ive talked with my father. Im going to give him 300 a month. I explained to him if that he can survive in his current situation the one he chooses to be in then Im happy for him -- but if he cant then I dont have more money to give him. He HAS alternative situations, including living in a 30 income place, or living in a place that I would buy but he cant work, but he will be able to live reasonably comfortably. Unfortunately the 30 income places take years to get through the list -- so if he says no at the time then he is choosing to loose that option.  <response>: You are right to be concerned about him risking your future. But, the bigger issue is that giving him money enables bad behavior. Since hes depending on you to help financially, you get to call the shots. You can tell him that you will help him, but ONLY if he acts financially responsible.Unfortunately, you may need to let him make some big mistakes and become homeless before he realizes you are serious. In the long run, though, it is the better move and you need to correct his behaviors before continuing to support him. Layout the steps you expect him to take. If he doesnt follow them, you dont help. And be firm. 