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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] 
But the IL family didn't help pay for education even though it sounds like they could have helped a bit.  If MIL doesn't even get a job or try to help herself out financially, why should her son and his family be the ones to pay?[/quote]

How is this even a question? They could help because family is important, because we don't necessarily need to punish others for making mistakes, because none of us is perfect and because people are kind and compassionate. I give time and resources to people who have made bad decisions all the time through my volunteer work. I don't consider it an imposition; it's a blessing to have enough to share. I can't imagine living in a family where we are weighing credits and debits on who did more to help the other one out. My husband's parents are my parents, too, for better or for worse. That's how family works for us.[/quote]

It's too bad we all can't rise to your level. No doubt you'd empty your pockets to help out your lazy, entitled in law who never helped you with anything when she could. You are just that sweet and we are so glad you are here to moralize.[/quote]

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