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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are not making the effort because they know you'll bail them out. Stop it. They will not fall into poverty. They will get it together. If you want to support your grandchildren you can provide enrichment activities that benefit them. Travel with them, pay for their education, etc. But stop enabling the adults. You won't help your situation if you buy them a condo in DC. They can live on their 40k in Stafford or Culpeper. Your son can work at Home Depot and your DIL can work at a grocery store. They'll be fine.[/quote] This. Same dynamic in dh's family. His sister and brother in law stay minimally employed because her parents will always bail them out, bought them a house, etc. . Guess it's really hard to seethe pattern when it is your own kid. Only way to make it stop is to stop enabling them and cut off the money.[/quote]
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