Reasons Some People Date Sugar Mommies or Daddies

Growing up, I always thought people dated within their age groups. Later in my teens, I discovered that young people (usually in their 20s) date sugar mommies or daddies. Understandably, some people still find this kind of relationship bizarre. Some feel the older person is taking advantage of the young person’s naivety. Others view the sugar mommy or daddy as a pervert.

Interestingly, these young people willingly date these senior citizens. Now, you are probably wondering why a young person would date a sugar mommy or daddy. Here are some reasons why.

Financial Support

Financial support is the main reason why the youth date sugar mommies or daddies. There are varying reasons why young people may seek monetary benefits. Some want a luxurious lifestyle. Such people tend to post selfies of themselves in private jets or mansions to dupe others that it was their hard work. Others seek financial support to settle their debts, pay rent or fund their education. Lastly, some people are money-minded and will jump at any opportunity to earn some extra money.

There is a problem that the youth should know when relying on their partner for financial support. At some point, your sugar parent may stop spending a lot of money on you. Remember, they have families to feed. Therefore, it does not make sense to spend that much money on someone who isn’t a relative. Also, your sugar parent may spend less on you if they get laid off from work. With less cash flow, you will be forced to get a job to meet your financial needs.

Desire to Experience Something Different

As a youth in the dating scene, you know how youthful relationships work. If you are a man, you likely take your woman out on dates, buy her flowers and call her every day. However, some men grow tired of this relationship dynamic. For once, they would want a woman to spoil them too. Therefore, to experience such a dynamic, they will date sugar mommies.

It is said that women are more mature than men. If that is the case, a 22-year-old woman may view his 22-year-old man as immature for different reasons. Perhaps, he plays video games too much. Or he loves clubbing every night with his boys. On the other hand, older men typically outgrow clubbing and video games. Therefore, the woman may consider a relationship with a sugar daddy.

Freedom and Independence

Some youths find dating each other suffocating. That is because there are certain obligations they must meet. For instance, a woman may be offended by her man because he did not send her a good morning text. Another example of an obligation is when a man has to phone his woman daily. Soon, he may get exhausted from having to call that often.

In contrast, sugar parents are unlikely to expect certain obligations from you. Do you think a sugar parent will be offended if you do not text them good morning? Also, do you think a sugar parent will demand you take them out on a date? Since they do not require so much from youths, the latter can go on with their lives.

Networking and Career Advancement

Typically, sugar parents have networks and connections in various industries. Imagine the career possibilities you can experience by dating a Member of Parliament (MP). You will get to meet other MPs through the MP you are dating. If your sugar parent cannot give you a job, he/she can influence other MPs to give you a job. Even if you are working as an MP’s secretary, you are likely going to be paid much more than your average salary.

Some youths may be ambitious and demand to work a job that requires years of experience. Of course, this is not a wish that the sugar parent can grant right away. However, the sugar parent will give them some career advice that can help them get that job they want.

Emotional Connection

The emotional connection with a young person is different of an older person. People love sugar parents because they connect almost the same way as their parents minus the sex. If you express your emotions, the sugar parent is not going to think less of you. Imagine if a man cries in front of his girlfriend. She is likely to think of him as less manly. However, a sugar mommy is likely to console you like your mother would.

Initially, the relationship will start off being about monetary benefits. Later on, some youths learn to love the sugar parent as a partner. The love can grow through their having shared interests. For instance, they may both like watching football after having attended several football games.

Conclusion

The subject of sugar parents is a controversial one. Some people justify sugar mommy/daddy relationships as long as the young person is an adult. At the same time, some people criticize them for their power imbalances. For instance, can a 65-year-old woman listen to suggestions from a 24-year-old man? She is likely to use her advanced age as a reason why she cannot listen to him.

By understanding why youths date sugar parents, we can help them out in various ways. Is a young person dating for financial gain? If so, we can help them get a job. Is another youth dating for networking opportunities? The youth can consider other ways of networking through joining clubs or going to church.