Do you lend money to your family in hard times?

yup, they've borrowed a couple of times, and most of the time, nope, they don't pay me back. haha

I came from a not so financially-stable family but well, my mom and dad strived hard to help me get through college. Now, I am already working and I don't wanna forsake my family just because I can live on my own. I look back unto them and help in the education of my siblings. They have a small business which income is not enough to support the needs of my siblings. So, I send them money monthly without expecting something in return. If my siblings will graduate from school, then I am free. :) Hopefully...

I don't lend money to my family in hard times..I give it to them..no expectations of repayment..that is what family should do;)+

I always do . My mother and help eacher out all the time and we only do if we really really need it. I am just glad we can be there for each other.

I am the same. If I have the money to give, I will give money to my family and best friends without expecting them to pay it back. I mean, it would be great to be paid back but I don't want that to come between our relationship so I would not stress on repayment but if they ever could pay it back, great, otherwise no problem. This hasn't ever been much of an issue for me because I generally don't have any money for myself, let alone to give to anyone else. I try not to borrow money. I am not comfortable with doing it.

i'd rather give money to family members who are hard up. that way you don't expect payment. just a simple thank you will do.

lend? No. I give to them. But if i borrow from them, surely I will return.

I have given a lot of money to my son and his family in the past six months because of an illness with their baby. But I don't expect it back. They say they will pay me back and I tell them that I am not worried about it. They are my family.

I don't lend money to my family beacuse its my resposibility to look after them and its my culture.If i will ask for the repayment what they feel as in my childhood they have fullfill my desire and needs.