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[quote=Anonymous]My parents and inlaws are definitely in the camp of they want to pay for things, vacations or kitchens it doesn't matter, now.  They have worked hard all of their lives and view this act of spending on their families as their reward.  Now this is also balanced by quite a bit of frugality because they were each born right around/after the Great Depression and WWII so it isn't like they are spendthrifts but it does mean that they receive an enjoyment that their grandparents didn't have.  However my family works, though, I also know that other families are different.  There is no one "right" way.

OP, I would encourage you to accept a gift to a Disney cruise or Disney World if your parents or inlaws (I forgot which) offer it.  I am not a huge fan of either but our children LOVED the experiences and 10-15 years later still talk about both as being fabulous times.

If your children are old enough and your parents fit enough perhaps this experience would even be a "special" trip with just grandkids and grandparents!  Honestly, our kids had so much fun that if I would even encourage you to pay for the experience and have your children and parents go alone.  IMO it was a priceless experience regardless of who paid.[/quote]

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