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Juniper · 11-11-2008, 11:38 AM

Yeah, really, sweet -- considering they've had such a normal, stable family upbringing so far. (sigh) Actually my SIL is not a bad mom, not at all - she's very loving and honestly wants the best for them. They're always well fed, clean, supervised, have all the "stuff" any kid could want. The 19 year old is smart and responsible, a real good kid. And their dad - I guess they're not actually divorced yet, but it's in process - he's not a bad guy either. Not the brightest bulb on the tree, but has good intentions. Kids have been raised in worse conditions.

The kids' father's family is RICH, though. Wisely they have only allowed their son a mere trickle of the family trust. What she should do is set aside some of that pride, and go talk to her ex-mom-in-law (who has given them lots of stuff in the past - new windows for the house, new driveway, a trip to Disney) and ask her to pay private school tuition.

That is how the 19 year old turned out so well - his dad paid for a private Catholic school and is paying for college too.

Oh well. Maybe she has already tried and been shot down, I dunno.

Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and ideas. I just hate that these kids might start to feel like a burden to be passed around instead of the precious little people they are.

11-11-2008, 11:38 AM	#12
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Yeah, really, sweet -- considering they've had such a normal, stable family upbringing so far. (sigh) Actually my SIL is not a bad mom, not at all - she's very loving and honestly wants the best for them. They're always well fed, clean, supervised, have all the "stuff" any kid could want. The 19 year old is smart and responsible, a real good kid. And their dad - I guess they're not actually divorced yet, but it's in process - he's not a bad guy either. Not the brightest bulb on the tree, but has good intentions. Kids have been raised in worse conditions. The kids' father's family is RICH, though. Wisely they have only allowed their son a mere trickle of the family trust. What she should do is set aside some of that pride, and go talk to her ex-mom-in-law (who has given them lots of stuff in the past - new windows for the house, new driveway, a trip to Disney) and ask her to pay private school tuition. That is how the 19 year old turned out so well - his dad paid for a private Catholic school and is paying for college too. Oh well. Maybe she has already tried and been shot down, I dunno. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts and ideas. I just hate that these kids might start to feel like a burden to be passed around instead of the precious little people they are.