Mrs. Alaska spent over $60,000 on a new kitchen in 1998 even though the house was less than 20 years old at the time.
Added an additional 80 sq ft, new everything, granite tops at over $16,000, 2 ovens, two sinks and 20 plus years later, well worth the cost.
Since I've retired, I cook and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and am grateful that I kept my mouth shut and just paid the contractor, when the rebuild was going on.
As far as the spoiled brat kid is concerned, decisions have consequences, get a job and quit whining.
The Mrs. wants to retire in a few years and wants the kitchen done prior to that. 60k in 1998 must be top of the line :)