Ever heard of something called black tax ? , well black tax is a term that originated in South Africa for money that Black professionals provide to their family every month outside of their own living expenses, usually out of obligation.
We all have that rich /financial stable aunt/uncle/brother/sister etc and they are expected to pay for Mametsi's for school fees because at some point when they were in tertiary Mametsi's mother bought her shoes so she was there "in times of need" so how dare of this uncle or aunt not sister not pay Mametsi's fees.
You get my drift we know them but do you think it's fair that a person is now expected to repay family members when they are now successful or working just they were once helped out or for just working?
It's not fair and there are some people who are living in debts because of black tax, some are quiting their jobs so that they don't get to pay support the so called family. We are living in the 21st century and there are more than one ways to make money than to depend on one person
ReplyDeleteI honestly do not think it is fair i mean if it was an act done from within then why do later want someone repay what you did for them while they were young and innocent?People should start coming to conclusion to what they want and what they don't. If you know you want favour tomorrow don't help me today because you don't know the person i would become tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh....it is soo...unnecessary and encourages witchcraft because some family members get jealous of their relatives' lifestyles or accomplishments so it's so unfair for one has to do good because they want to not feel the urge to do so it just invites hypocrisy
ReplyDeleteBlack tax is one of the aspects that contribute to depression in the black households because one is expected to provide for the whole family. And when they do provide, they become acknowledged in the family and when they are no longer able to provide, they get abused emotionally and they are no longer acknowledged. And emotional abuse leads to depression. SAY NO TO BLACK TAX
ReplyDeleteThe worst scenario is when the same family thats being helped does not even appreciate the little they get and keep demanding for more not taking into consideration the needs of their provider.
ReplyDeleteBlack Tax creates hatred and bad relationships between families. Once I become successful I run away from my family avoiding being expected to cover responsibilities. It hurts. Badly. Because we become home sick missing out families though they are the ones that push us away
ReplyDeleteIt causes lots of frustrations. Black tax must stop!!
ReplyDeleteI legit live the proof of black tax,, it is painful and unbearable 💔 it has killed so many people in their families and we experience it at a very young age
ReplyDeleteI don't think that it is necessary and that it has to happen like that. I don't condone that its a "must" however,it should be done willingly not as some sort of payback. Family members help each other,but they shouldn't be forced... but question is; what kind of family member would not like to help out,does that still make them family?
ReplyDeleteBlack tax creates a sense of social pressure and obligation
ReplyDeleteIt ain't fair at all
ReplyDeleteIt's not fair at all because at that point they helped the person it was out of the goodness of their heart and me as a person it's up to me to help them out of the goodness of my heart. I'm not obliged to and I don't condone black tax at all
ReplyDeleteBlack families to be precise are the root of depression and detachment or breaking of bonds because of their high sense of entitlement. It is not fair to demand or reminds someone the impact you've made in their lives by black tax. Imagine after graduating with high rate of unemployment then luck comes your way you get a job, jiki jiki while trying to balance finances and getting life together umzali suddenly wants you you to send 400 out of 6909 to your brothers and aunt's kids because you're suddenly working and because they put you through school.
ReplyDeleteThat's really fair
ReplyDeleteI only think it's fair if the person is willing. Many people do not understand the meaning of the word "help", when you help a person, you expect nothing in return.
ReplyDeleteIt's not fair but like you said, some of us do it out of an obligation. I personally can't enjoy my life knowing my family is suffering and I can afford to give a helping hand here and there.
ReplyDeleteWell, I can't really say repay is correct word to use. My concern is, if people were able to help you in your darkest moment of life, why can't you too do it? There is no such word as black tax, what I've seen is that this modern generation seeks for love and support that they themselves can't do back.
ReplyDeleteIt is not fair to repay because in the first place it was done as helping. It was not a credit that one day that certain person has to pay back, but when that person is successful he or she must remember to help them out when they are in need of help.
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