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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have friends who are quite clearly taking advantage of their parents and in laws. It's upsetting. [/quote]

That's an interesting statement.

If the parents or in-laws do not mind, why are you upset?  Maybe they are very happy that they are getting to spend time with their grandkids or maybe they are happy to be helping their kids? Or, are you upset that you do not have a similar setup?[/quote]

In one instance, the grandmother is living frugally in retirement while her son (who can now bank his wife's entire salary thanks to her help) is spending money on huge needless purchases. In the other case, it just seems very taxing and stressful for the grandmother. It's hard to watch. [/quote]

I am sorry but you are making value judgement based on your own feelings and not the tales of woe these people have shared with you.  Who are you to think how someone should conduct their personal life when you are not being impacted by it.

You are the authority on what is huge needless purchase? You are feeling bad that they can bank one person's salary?  If you can't bear to watch them feel free to give the grandparent monetary gifts. Get a life, you seem envious and petty to me. [/quote]

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