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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If everyone splits, why are you expected to pay for your parents? What parents would allow their DD who’s a single mom to pay for their dinner? Sounds a bit lousy, tbh.[/quote]

I agree. I’m shocked that retired parents would make anyone ever pay for their meal. They’re the ones with all the savings. [/quote]

What? They’re the ones who need to save their finite amount of money to maintain their lifestyle and possibly pay for healthcare and other expenses associated with being elderly. Working kids have regular income.

Anyway, it sounds like this is a pre-agreed treat for the parents from the kids, maybe for some celebratory or milestone occasion. And OP doesn’t seem to be financially strapped. Do you never treat your parents?[/quote]

PP here. No I don't treat them. We typically either go dutch or pay every other time. Sure their money might be "finite" but so is mine. I can't work longer hours just to get more income. I have 3 in daycare and lots of pulls on my finances. My parents were UMC, but they are making a lot of money on their savings (stock market is doing well), pensions plus a lot of social security. I love my parents, see them often, just don't see the need to treat them. I buy lovely presents on Christmas/birthdays. My parents think that me supporting their grandchildren and making sure they have everything they need is the most important. Money goes downhill. Side note- I never ask my parents to pay for us, we don't get monetary gifts, or trips paid for. [/quote]

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