maranchyase: "When parents' demand is for genuine reason of गास, बास र कपास, then it really bogs you everytime. You cannot sleep without having a thought about it everyday. " No, this is not the case here...Wrong scenario. naake: No the question is not about having to sacrificing your habits to send the money back. I don't smoke but only drink socially...if that helps. And No it still don't answer my original question. Which means one of the following - 1st type: either most of you folks have this issue but ignore it every day one way or the other. - 2nd type: must of this face this issue but handle it somehow but not open to discuss in public forum - 3rd type: Parents are understanding and are content with either what they have or what you occassionally send once in a while. - 3rd type: Like me unable to handle it effectively and actively looking for a genuine suggestion/solution. newlynew: U are right on the money here...why not if the money grows in U.S...ha ha ha so true... Any other?