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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, but as a parent, I'm liable (morally, don't know about legally) for any obligations my child fails to meet.  If my kid doesn't return a library book or breaks a window with a baseball, then it's my responsibility to make sure the debt is paid and then take steps to make sure my kid takes responsibility for it.

If my son has a baby then that baby needs to be taken care of.  Yes, my son needs to get a job, and meet his obligation, but if for some reason, such as unemployment, that isn't happening then it's my responsibility to make sure that the baby still has a safe place to sleep, and food and diapers.  [b]I can't let that responsibility fall to someone else, such as the child's mother[/b], or her parents, or the state.  Now, my son may be on the hook to pay me back, but that's between me and him.  His obligation to the child must still be met. [/quote]

Did you just say that your son's child would be more your responsibility than the responsibility of its own mother? Or other grandparents? Glad you are not my MIL.[/quote]

No, but as much responsibility.  If my child's child is living with their mother and her parents, then it's my responsibility to make sure that my son meets his financial responsibility to provide half the child's support, and if he can't then it's my responsibility to do so on his behalf. [/quote]

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