Yeah. I'm advocating gifts with absolutely no strings attached. They may very well blow it on something else. Or they may pay rent and then a few months late

Yeah. I'm advocating gifts with absolutely no strings attached. They may very well blow it on something else. Or they may pay rent and then a few months later buy an expensive toy rather than paying you back. You have to factor in that possibility up front. If they don't seem to appreciate it, don't hold it against them. After all it's better to give than receive.