Hi Freewill,
I'm not laughing. I have two adult children who ask for stuff. It is clear as a bell for me to tell you to say "no" but I was just in chat last week asking docjohn how to set limits with my 21 y.o. who has moved out twice only to move back in. I'm probably not the best one to take advice from!!

I find that I do a disservice to my kids if I parent from guilt (which is often exactly what I do!) I'm trying really hard to parent based on the facts. The facts in your case is that your child is an adult (just as you indicated), he's employed, he's been and continues to live rent-free, you do not have extra money to throw around, and you'd have to live "lean" yourself if you decided to "help" him.

Money and relatives don't mix very well as the sage old advice goes. My vote is don't do it!
Okie