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[quote=Anonymous]This is another example of nanny abuse, unless there's been a prior agreement allowing such an arrangement.

OP, send both parents an email this morning stating,
 "While I am happy to help with making purchases, I can do so only if I have in hand funds from you to do so, as per our prior discussion. Effective Monday, February 1, I am unable to use my own money/credit cards for payment."

If you email them this morning, they'll have time today to get ATM cash if they need to. If they fail to provide funds for expected purchases, email or text them asking where they left an envelope to use for payment. It's important to have documented communication about this sort of thing.

Your success depends on your strength to follow through with what you have told them. If you continue to allow them to ignore your requests, well you know what... They'll continue to take advantage of your generosity.

It's actually very important for children to see adults establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Otherwise, what are they learning?

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