MORE young Scots than ever before are relying on handouts from their parents as they try to make a start in life, a survey has found.
The number of young people turning to their parents for financial support has grown by one-third in the past 30 years, according to the Bank of Scotland.
The bank's economists say young adults need more help now than in the 1980s because of the uncertain economic climate and rising cost of leaving the family home, with many finding it difficult to pay for the essentials in life.
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