I don't give early inheritance to my children despite owning 3 houses in HCMC

I am originally from the Central Highlands but moved to HCMC to attend university and build my career. My parents supported me during the first two years, and after that, I financed my own education.

Now, I own three houses on the outskirts of the city. While their values are not significant, I am proud of what my wife and I have accomplished, mostly on our own with little help from our families. I often tell our children that we will fund their education or help them learn a trade. I am also willing to sell one of the properties to support any of them who want to study abroad.

I always tell them that I built everything from nothing and that they must do the same, as I will only let them inherit our assets after we pass. We have also planned for our old age and will not live together with them.

I believe parents should provide for their children up until adulthood and teach them how to find a career. They should also not view this as a debt that their children must repay.

I do not expect our children to support us. They can help if they are well off, but my wife and I plan to eventually live in a nursing home so they can focus on their own lives.

Would you leave an inheritance for your children or let them start from scratch?

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