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[quote=Anonymous]I am the parent and we do help out when needed. I would list the things we've done but it would take too long. Let's just say we cover every holiday, every need, some wants. Easily $20,000 or more spread out through the year for the last 4 years.  
Currently we are the gas and grocery parents only because things are getting more and more expensive. My DIL's mother can't help so we do it. Our son is not afraid to ask for help. If we have it we give it. All I ask is they come to us. I can't babysit their lives. Make it easy for me okay ?  And they do.
We have two health savings accounts. One for us one for them. They don't know it though. It's there just in case. Grand daughter has severe allergies and now wears glasses. They cannot afford any extras right now. My husband and I feel that's what we need to do. No loans all gifts.
We want our kids to be somewhat stress free. They pat their own bulls but when our son was laid off we paid the mortgage.  It was only for 3 months.
Some of my friends look down on us for doing what we do but I really don't care. We get no joy seeing them struggle. Having some help makes them happy and makes us happy.[/quote]

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