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Summary

The “Bank of Mum and Dad” drives modern inequality, fostering an “inheritocracy” where family wealth shapes opportunities over individual merit. This safety net often undermines social mobility, tying success to inheritance rather than personal effort.

Rising housing costs, wage stagnation, and unequal inheritance have entrenched this dynamic, with parental support shaping life milestones like homeownership, career paths, and education.

While early inheritances advantage some, the burden of social care costs threatens others’ expectations.

This growing reliance on family wealth exacerbates inequality within and across generations, highlighting the need for a broader societal conversation about privilege and fairness.

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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 hours ago

How so? Living expenses for children often fall below exempt income levels. Taxation would only kick in for large wealth transfers.

[-] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

Having to file income taxes for their children is a burden the poor do not need.

Income taxes in general are regressive, even with all the exemptions and credits. If you want progressive taxation you should be looking at land value taxes and other forms of wealth taxation that rich people can’t avoid.

this post was submitted on 17 Nov 2024
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