A mother has been widely supported online after defending her 21-year-old daughter's right to spend—and occasionally show off—the luxury items she buys with her own earnings.

The woman took to Reddit under u/rich-plane2730 to describe how her daughter, Danica, has been "extremely independent her whole life," starting work at 15 and now holding a part-time job at a large corporation while studying at university. The post has been upvoted more than 14,000 times.

"We are extremely proud of her and how hard she has worked," the woman said, adding that Danica contributes monthly to family expenses and makes "sensible financial choices," even when purchasing pricier items.

The family dispute began during a recent trip with the woman's brother, his wife, and their two adult children, Tammy

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