Shoot, I’m a moderaterly successful adult and, due to a series of wacky financial mishaps, had to borrow $1500.00 from my mommy for rent (duly repaid). That’s what family is for, Ninja. Don’t sweat it.
BFD. I’m 35, I’m married with children, I make 6 figures, and my parents have given me $12,000 or so, so far this year. And I would be more than happy to help my children in the same way when the time comes.
Jeebus, NinjaChick, you are 20 years old and making it on yur own as best you can??
I was 24 when I finally left the nest. My brother was 40 and still sucks his mother’s teat.
Heck, if I wuz your parent, I’d be proud as could be of you. Quit being so hard on yourself, you are a winner and a keeper!
It is so very hard at first! All the bills, all the low pay, nothing left at the end of the week. But it will get better. Your drive at going out on your own so early is a definite indication of a real WINNER.
I agree with everyone else, and just wanted to say it’s amazing how stupid my parents were when I was a teenager, and how smart they became once I grew up. 
My sister and I make about the same, which isn’t much. The only difference is that she is a single mother and I am not.
It actually makes *me * feel very, very good to help her when I can. She has been so kind to me, so generous of spirit and time. I know in my heart that she loves me for who I am, and she and I couldn’t be more different. When I have the opportunity to loan her money it makes me feel like I am in someway giving back, because I know I could never repay her for all she’s done for me. In another way, it’s like the circle of life. Lord knows this life is hard enough, and we all have to help each other. Life is hard. Without my friends and family to help me (whether it’s cash or a laugh or perspective or lifting heavy things) I don’t think I could do it.
If your parents know you take this debt seriously, if they know that you are grateful, and if they know that you would do the same for them, then they - if they are at all normal - feel good that they have been given the chance to help you. I bet it makes them feel a part of your life, and needed, and able to protect their little girl. These are good things.
Actually I believe that real ninjas, while unstoppable invisible killing machines, were notoriously flaky when it came to matters of finance…
One of the little nuggets of wisdom that my father dropped on me during his short time on this earth: Don’t ever say you will never do something. You’ll end up doing it nearly every time.
The advice really doesn’t help you much now, but keep your chin up and remember it the next time it’s appropriate. I use it to remind myself that I don’t have as much control over situations as I think I do sometimes.