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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As rude as your ds was (and I am not disputing that part!), I also understand where it might come from: that account is still very abstract to him. It's not a personal gift from grandpa in the "I went and picked out something for you" I actually think that it is a bit weird not to give him a gift since it sounds like your dad is very wealthy. Are they close, emotionally? Do they spend time together? The card probably feels a little sad.[/quote]

+1. I especially think it's weird if the grandfather didn't do visible Christmas gifts in the years prior to the son learning about the college fund. And no, I don't think anyone is owed a Christmas gift, but I also don't think it's weird for a child to expect one from a grandparent. If he's going to even bother with a card, why not put $10 or $20 in it? Or was there something more sentimental with the card, like a heartfelt, personal note? I'm not saying that would necessarily be meaningful to a teenager either, but I'd at least understand it a bit more.[/quote]

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