How to send money to Dad? He just won't take it...

India
May 5, 2009 6:40am CST
I'm in a decent paying job for the last 2 years, and I really want to contribute to my parents lives by sending some money home. But my big ego daddy just won't take anything from me. I've tried to pay for airline tickets and mobile bills, but the money always comes back to my bank account. I told him I'll block receiving money from your account, but he won't stop repaying. Any ideas anyone??
5 responses
Jennlk84
@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
5 May 09
If he doesen't "want your money" is there something else you could do to show him how thankful you are? Maybe spending time with him. Maybe going out for a day and doing something special with him? Just a few ideas.
repunzel
@repunzel (20)
• India
5 May 09
Hey that's a great idea.. Never thought of that. Thanks a tonn.. I'd rather spend that money planning a trip to my hometown and give him a surprise..
mgraham126
@mgraham126 (156)
•
8 May 09
take them out for some really nice meals when you go home to visit or when they visit you treat them then mgraham126
mgmagana
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
5 May 09
maybe u can buy the airline tickets n send em to them...that way they r already paid for!
Trace86
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
6 May 09
Maybe you could start a joint savings account for them, kind of like a trust fund for their retirement. That way, if they ever need it, the money will be there. And if not, you will have a nest egg if you ever need it too.
classicelfryoko
@classicelfryoko (109)
• United States
6 May 09
In stead of sending money why don't you send him things that he might enjoy. Like movies,cds,old records. It's the thought that counts. If he's not going to take money he'll def. take a gift if it's from the heart.