Today, for many, 24 isn’t what it was in our generation, certainly not in our parents day. There’s a term, “emerging adulthood.” It’s suggested it can take some into their early 30s to get their acts together. Not all, but enough to coin that expression, write about it.
I do agree the son should be trying to meet his promise. Yes, we want them to have a life and romantic interest. But this is an obligation, like others in his life. I just don’t see why this has gone so long for parent and son to talk, nail this down.
5% paid of 30k is $1500. Even at 60k, its only $3k. Not much progress.