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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another scenario:  Two adult children, both educated and very hard working yet one is financially very successful while the other struggles to pay the basic bills because of bad luck and circumstances beyond their control.  The wealthier child offers no help to the other,.  Therefore, I feel compelled to occasionally step in with financial help.  I am relatively comfortable but not wealthy.  The relationship between the two of them is tense.  Any suggestions?[/quote]

My suggestion would be to be a little more flexible in your thinking. It's possible the wealthier child does not view this situation as entirely bad luck and circumstances beyond their control. You sound a little defensive about your struggling child and I find it hard to believe they have no responsibility for their problems.

If the wealthier child will likely have to step in once you run out of money or die, it's reasonable for them not to be giving any money now.

And also, they are adults now and their relationship is not yours to manage. [/quote]

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