Eye openers with retired parents (1 Viewer)

[IC FBGCav]

One that I will never forget was my mom asking me to send money instead of flowers.  She has ssi and a state pension.  I never knew how in trouble she was before that.  But she gave everything to my sisters and their kids.  Plus she helped me when I needed it most.  But it was hard to dump her cash when I knew she was in trouble from giving it to others.  I was a crappie son, amirite?

 

[jvdesigns2002]

No way on gods earth will I form an opinion of whether you are a good son based on a 3-4 sentence paragraph on a random internet thread.   Your mom sounds like an amazing person--she put her kids first.  She had your backs when you needed it--and hopefully you have hers when she needs it.   When you have a good family--you should put them ahead of money any day of the week.    If you are in a position to help financially-do so and don't think twice.  

 

[Chemical X]

One that I will never forget was my mom asking me to send money instead of flowers.  She has ssi and a state pension.  I never knew how in trouble she was before that.  But she gave everything to my sisters and their kids.  Plus she helped me when I needed it most.  But it was hard to dump her cash when I knew she was in trouble from giving it to others.  I was a crappie son, amirite?

knowing you and not your mom, I would lean yes.