Posted on 03/20/2024 3:20:25 PM PDT by grundle
Dear Pay Dirt,
I love my husband but he comes from a very wealthy family, whereas I raised my kids on a modest salary as a single mom. I had to sign a prenup when we got married and even if he dies before me, I will not be inheriting millions. He has been very generous with my two adult children, taking them on expensive vacations and such.
This I why my daughter’s behavior is such a shock. She, her husband, and their two girls live in a very expensive area and rent. They refuse to consider relocating based on their political opinions. My daughter called me to complain yet again about her living situation and then proceeded to berate me for not convincing my husband to go ahead already and buy her a house. She was “sick” of how we were flaunting our lifestyle in her face and said I needed to do more as her mother. We haven’t really spoken since and the thought of having this conversation makes me physically ill. I worked two jobs to give my children the best start in life. They graduated with no college debt and I was able to help pay for both of their weddings (this was before I met my husband). I haven’t spoken to my husband about my daughter’s demands because I know it will sour their relationship. What do I do here?
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“I raised my kids on a modest salary as a single mom.”
“I worked two jobs to give my children the best start in life.”
Gave them everything but your time and a father.
She cut a lousy deal.
Who?
OMG what a perfect opportunity.
Buy the kid a house in a neighborhood filled with drug needles and feces on the sidewalk. Insist that they live in it themselves. You know, to show that they fully support the community they’re allied with.
She needs to ask herself where this girl developed her since if entitlement. Start from there.
I know, how about telling the entitled little B to grow up and try supporting herself for once. Pathetic little whiner.
You should let it slip that you expect her to pop out at least half dozen grandkids before needing a house
Really stupid comment...
Maybe she doesn’t have time to give them “time” and a poor excuse for a “father”.
Did you consider that maybe she had been widowed or that her husband initiated any separation? Would it be better for her to have been on welfare?
Did you laugh in her face?
The wife raised this daughter. Mothers are the most influential person on their kids especially girls. So she learned what she learned from mommy.
A parent owes their children the best start in life they can. That means an education, as far as they can afford, and good values. But the parent does not owe a house.
Or her kids were educated in public schools…
She should tell her daughter that she provided her with a college education so she could provide for herself
The answer is simple.
No!
This woman shouldn't say a word to her husband. He is her daughter's stepfather and has no financial obligation to buy his stepdaughter a house. Mom needs to tell her brat it's not happening.
Whatever happened to Dear Abby?
A parent owes a great education through high school. (Preferably homeschool if they remotely love their kids).
Parents do not owe their kids an education beyond that. We loaned our kids money and expected the loans to be repaid.
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