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I don’t know how old you are, but trust me on this one: One day your parents will be gone, and you’ll miss them. If you put politics before you parents, or worse, try to punish your parents for not seeing eye to eye with you politically, you’ll regret it.

I agree. It is one thing to withhold handouts from adult children. They think they’re entitled and it is about time they learn what the real world is like — either support themselves or get it from Obamessiah. But your parents fed, clothed and cared for you for 18 years, at least. You have an obligation to them, regardless of political differences.

My dad is already gone. My dad was a life long conservative and a generous man (and the only reason my mom has as much income as she now does in her old age). I know what it is like to lose a parent and that we miss them greatly when they are gone. I did not say I was going to quit talking with her on the phone as often as I do or welcoming her greatly and enjoying her when she visits. I was just saying they will not get my money in the very generous way as they have in the past. I have been more than generous with them all.

I need to cut back because of what it happening with the economy and in anticipation of future heavier taxation. Nothing wrong with that and there is nothing wrong either with letting people who may be affected know why. Also my will is best oriented toward legitimate charities anyway that will better spread God's word and also conservative values.

Also these people voted for Obama. They need to take responsibility and see the consequences of voting in a Marxist/Socialist.

Also aren't relationships about more than money anyway? Spending less and less frequently has nothing to do with loving ones' parents less before they pass on. If her love and enjoyment from me is about the gifts she gets then maybe she needs to learn to love me without.