I don't see why that's a big problem. If thats how their family handles finances, thats fine. Not every college kid can be expected to take a job - how do you know what her other responsibilities are outside academia? or what her family culture is like?

I'm of Indian descent and in my culture, parents support their daughters until they get married or get a steady job. It's just how it is. My father would see it as an insult for me to refuse their money. In his eyes, parents work and earn a living so they can provide for their children. And yeah, my dad did always say that education was my number 1 priority and I shouldn't worry about supporting myself. Don't worry y'all, I had paid internships for 6 summers straight in between schooling, so its not like I've never lifted a finger in my life. My parents think that everything they earn is to make a better life for their children. It's just how our culture is. And in turn, when they are old and fragile, I will help take care of them like they are taking care of me now.