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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also make sure your kid does not marry down. Your kids (and grandkids) life will be much more difficult than it needs to be if they make a bad choice for marriage. Don't let them fall for the idealistic nonsense that the financial position of their spouses family does not matter. [/quote]

This is a big one.  Teach them to marry someone with the same work ethic and ambition and to at least consider their family circumstances.  Specifically, avoid marrying someone who must care for their parents or other family members.  It's OK if they don't come from family money, as long as their family is self-sufficient and not a burden on a young couple.  There is nothing worse than trying to support your parents, pay your student loans, pay for daycare, and save for your kids' college all in the same few decades. [/quote]

You are terrible.  I had to/choose to take care of my MIL.  She was very kind and loving to me.  Of course I'd help her any way I can and set a good example for my kids.[/quote]

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