The Economic Times

Gurgaon fresher paying mom's 18k rent out of 44k salary, still gets scolded for cab expenses; Redditors slam Indian parents' 'toxic control'

A 21-year-old Gurgaon freshers viral post has exposed the oxic control some Indian parents exert over their children's finances. Despite paying 40% of her salary toward home rent, she was shamed for her first office trip and a safe cab ride. The story has triggered a wider debate on Reddit about parental entitlement and the need for young earners to keep their true income a secret.