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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Remind them to read the parable of the Prodigal Son. Tell them that you did not keep score of who received more support through their elementary school activities - and that you are not keeping a ledger now. [/quote] Your kids are keeping a ledger - to quote a cheesy song, "Where you invest your love, you invest your life." As children, even adult children, when we see our parents devote more of their time, attention, and resources to a sibling, we feel they love the sibling more, and it causes emotional distress. Sometimes, it even brings up resentment over unresolved childhood issues, like you mentioned, who got my support through elementary school activities, past grievances, or unmet emotional needs in our relationship with our parents. It's often not about the money. [/quote]
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