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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes you were wrong.

You essentially told her she’s being penalized for working hard and being successful.  If she makes that much she also likely has a lot work and might not be able to take the time off needed for a reunion on another continent. Especially one she has to pay her way for but her siblings don’t.

I never understand why parents to this. It creates unnecessary tension and resentment within a family. [/quote]

Yet some families do this thru life.

I grew up poor.  Money was hard to come by.  Had an irresponsible sibling who got things replaced when they did stupid things (think---got a new pair of glasses when they left them on the car, glasses flew off and were destroyed) yet I as the responsible kid had the same cheap ugly glass frames for 4+ years because they were "still working".  I recall suggesting to my parents that I should perhaps run them over with the car so I could get new ones, but that was not appreciated. 
And that was the story for many things.  
You don't favor one kid financially over the others.

Not surprisingly I'm the more successful adult in life and am the one who hasn't needed parents financial assistance.  Instead I'm the one su0pplementing the parents so they can have a great retirement.  [/quote]

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