The Truth About “Helping” Your Family Too Soon

Have you heard of Parental Love Syndrome? Everyone’s familiar with shiny object syndrome, but this one’s sneakier.

It hits when you start making money—and suddenly feel obligated to give it all to your parents.

Is it honorable? Yes. Is it smart? Absolutely not.

Let’s get something straight:

Most parents don’t want their kids slaving away just to send them cash.

Sure, it makes you feel good in the moment. But in the long run? It’s a trap.

Why? Because deep down, it changes the dynamic.

Imagine this: You’re 18 or 25.

You’ve just cracked the code and say:

“Dad, I got you. I’ll pay the bills. Let me buy you a house.”

Sounds noble. But here’s the truth…

From a masculine perspective, your dad might feel like he failed. He won’t say it. But that little seed of resentment? It’s there.

You stripped him of his role—to provide, to lead, to protect. You robbed him of that energy that ​pushes men forward.​

This is why I don’t send money to my dad.

I could—but I don’t.

I do take care of my mom, they’re split up, but even then… I’m strategic.

You are not on this earth to bankroll your family.

Your mission is to build a future better than the one you came from.

Your priority? Reinvest. Grow. Win.

Earlier today, I had a student DM me.

He made over $4,000.

But guess what?

He said, “I don’t have money to reinvest.”

Turns out—he gave it all to his dad.

And… his dad didn’t even ask for it.

Listen up: You need pressure to break the matrix.

You need energy stored up so you can go all in.

That’s not gonna happen if you’re draining your bank account to prove to your parents you love them.

You want to help your family? Cool.

Here’s how:

• Take mom out for a nice dinner.
• Surprise her with something she’s been wanting.
• Cover a random expense for your dad.

But don’t let it become your purpose.

Especially in the beginning—giving your money away is one of the dumbest things you can do.

It keeps you broke.

Distracted.

And weak.

You are here to ​elevate your bloodline​, not handicap it.

Focus on building your empire.

Then—one day—you’ll give your kids a life 10x what you had.

That’s how families evolve.

That’s how generational wealth is built.

Not by handouts.

​But by becoming the strongest version of you first.​

Stay focused.

Always the best,

Dylan Madden