Rising Costs and Family Tensions
In today’s world of soaring expenses, financial conflicts within families are becoming common. A 71-year-old retired mother recently chose to spend her savings on European travel and cruises rather than paying off her adult child’s credit card debt. This decision has sparked heated debate.
A Child’s Perspective: Feeling Betrayed
The adult child feels let down. They view family as a financial safety net. Debt causes them stress and limits their future opportunities. From their perspective, the mother’s choice seems selfish.
