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[quote=Anonymous]My parents give a large check to us every year for Christmas.  By large I mean under 5k but more than 1k.  Depends on the year.  They constantly tell us that they would rather see us enjoy our inheritance as opposed to waiting until they are dead and cant see what we use it for.  It makes them happiest when we use it for one nice thing.  A vacation we would not have taken otherwise.  A piece of furniture we really wanted to upgrade.  Etc.  Something tangible as opposed to just banking it for random bills.  I often throw a bit into the college funds for the kids as well.

Every once in a while my mom makes a snide comment about the funds.  I just ignore it.  When push comes to shove, they would never and have never done anything that actual puts any strings on the money.

Its tough when one set of parents has this income and the other do not.  DHs parents never give any financial contribution to us.  I know it stings sometimes for DH.

But the thing is, your parents clearly have the money.  Are not going without when they give it to you.  And the genuinely want you to have it.  Be grateful.  And use it toward something that makes you happy.  That's what your parents want for you.

If giving the money to charity makes you happy, do it.  If putting it into retirement or college savings or paying off debt makes you feel better, great.  [/quote]

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