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[quote=Anonymous]In a different thread we were discussing responsibility to ILs (or parents) when they have been financially irresponsible and you are not flowing is cash. The following scenario came up:

One set of parents completely unhelpful, uninvolved (Set A). Another set of parents providing lots of help- childcare, financial help, etc (Set B). At the end of the day, Set A needs the help from you but the financial offerings of Set B are what make you capable of helping Set A. Essentially, Set B will be providing for Set A with you as the intermediary.

Is it fair? You married your spouse and chose to take on his family. Your parents did not make that choice but do make the choice to help you and your DH/kids. Should they essentially choose between bearing the burden of helping your extended family or do they cut you off- thereby rendering you unable to offer help?

We have a small amount extra right now because Set B pays for our childcare. Without that, we would have no extra money at all.[/quote]

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