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would you say something? long- read if you're bored
Re: would you say something? long- read if you're bored
67/200
to my sister, right?
I knew I liked you!
I changed my name
I would say something as well. She needs to be made aware (Although, I suspect she is already) that what she is doing to your parents is pretty crappy.
Ditto this. If you can handle a pouty sister then I would. Just say "so sad about dads store and he's gonna have I find a job. And ya know in this economy he can be picky or have things that hold him back. You and BIL should use daycare do he can be available for all days/shifts."
Your sister and BIL aren't the only grown ass adults in the situation. Your mom fully admitted that she can't start a conversation with your dad about a topic that's actually really important for them to decide as a married couple.
With my parents it's the opposite. My dad isn't afraid to make the tough call with my brothers but my mom will cave nearly every time for her little boys. (They're 22 and 24 years old).
You can say something (to dad or to sister) if you want to help get the feelings out on the table but I suspect that the real problem is getting your parents on the same page.
Yep. She sounds like an entitled brat.
67/200
I only read the few paragraphs, but I think it has all you need to say.
Your sister is abusing the generosity of your parents. It's really not your place to say anything, but that's the privilege of sisterhood, that you can say it anyway. She's being an entitled brat (at least from the 1st 3 paragaphs. I assume it doesn't get better). If she wants to have children, it's her responsibility to care for them, either on her own or with her own money. End of story.
I'd say something, especially if their retirement and finances are in trouble.
If she got defensive about it, I'd tell her that if your parents can't keep their retirement in check, she might have to help them pay for things down the line because they can no longer work and don't have enough savings because they had to limit their earning potential to provide child care for her. Might help her put things into perspective.
I have a hard time with social things and come across really blunt and b!tchy at times though, so that might be too much for you.
If this were my family and my brother were doing this (no sisters here) I would totally say something to him and I know he would do the same for me.
It sounds like your parents have done enough to help and now they need to worry about themselves.
I changed my name
Good. It's not really a MYOB situation IMHO when the ramifications hit you so hard.