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re: How to deal with a family member who keep procreating well beyond their means?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:33 pm to 13SaintTiger
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:33 pm to 13SaintTiger
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Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:39 pm to Napoleon
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I thought you were a baller?
I am, which is why this is on my conscious. This would be an easy answer if I were poor
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:41 pm to 13SaintTiger
quote:He wasn't responding to you. However, if you are a baller, then how is buying gifts for your nieces and nephews such a problem? Sounds like you are jealous or angry about something else and just projecting.
I am
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:41 pm to 13SaintTiger
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This takes away from from my own family (spouse/child) and away from other siblings/parents of mine and my spouse.
how so?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:43 pm to 13SaintTiger
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What? Their business becomes my business when the kids expect gifts and presents.
Ah, so you are actually upset about them procreating beyond your means.
That's pathetic. Buy your nieces and nephews presents you loser.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:44 pm to PearlJam
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However, if you are a baller, then how is buying gifts for your nieces and nephews such a problem?
Is this a serious question?
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Sounds like you are jealous or angry about something else and just projecting.
Totally jealous.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:44 pm to 13SaintTiger
quote:Yes.
Is this a serious question?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:53 pm to PearlJam
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Yes
I budget for his poor decisions. The money doesn’t come out of thin air. 7 kids. I have 4 siblings. My folks basically support him, which takes away what they can do for my kid. Not a big deal, in that aspect since I have it pretty good. But year after year it seems like another one pops up and he can’t afford it, he barely breaks $55k/yr salary before taxes.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:57 pm to 13SaintTiger
Don't give them money and let them take responsibility for their own actions?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 4:58 pm to 13SaintTiger
quote:As a self professed baller, buying 7 kids presents isn't a big deal. You aren't budgeting for his poor decisions, you are buying your nieces and nephews presents. If it bothers you, then don't get them gifts.
I budget for his poor decisions. The money doesn’t come out of thin air. 7 kids.
quote:Yet you keep mentioning it. I see this is actual jealousy and sibling rivalry. Grow up.
My folks basically support him, which takes away what they can do for my kid. Not a big deal
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:01 pm to OweO
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and let them take responsibility for their own actions?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:06 pm to OWLFAN86
Because message board life is serious business.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:07 pm to 13SaintTiger
whenever a gift situation comes up, give them a card, telling them a significant gift was sent to The Global Warming prevention alliance in their name, or the American Cancer society, or toward research in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
My favorite would be to tell them you bought $50.00 worth of socks, under ware and inexpensive wine and gave it to the guys on the street corners. Tell the kids several of the old vets with no home broke down into tears at the generosity of the gift made in the lucky child's name.
Suggest your brother do the same with your kids.
My favorite would be to tell them you bought $50.00 worth of socks, under ware and inexpensive wine and gave it to the guys on the street corners. Tell the kids several of the old vets with no home broke down into tears at the generosity of the gift made in the lucky child's name.
Suggest your brother do the same with your kids.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:11 pm to PearlJam
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buying 7 kids presents isn't a big deal.
7 birthdays + Christmas. I think I’ll just get each of them a tshirt.
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I see this is actual jealousy and sibling rivalry
You must have 10 kids.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:12 pm to OweO
quote:serious enough to protect your reputation
Because message board life is serious business.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:14 pm to shankedshot
Give them quality dope or those little airplane bottles of whiskey.
Grow them some mushrooms to expand their minds. Buy them a pet frog to lick.
Give them pet possums, raccoons or nutria.
By them firecrackers or bottle rockets.
There are lots of good kids gifts.
Grow them some mushrooms to expand their minds. Buy them a pet frog to lick.
Give them pet possums, raccoons or nutria.
By them firecrackers or bottle rockets.
There are lots of good kids gifts.
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:15 pm to ProjectP2294
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Stay out of their business?
How would you feel if they were supported by the government? frick away then too?
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:17 pm to OWLFAN86
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your reputation
My reputation on here is beyond repairable.. Not even honoring a ban bet would help it.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:17 pm to Chuker
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How would you feel if they were supported by the government? frick away then too?
Btw they do get food stamps
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:23 pm to 13SaintTiger
Sounds like you’re more pissed that your parents are doing more for them than they are for your kids. All you can do is reframe the way you think about it. Instead of being resentful that your kids are getting less from your parents (attention, gifts, whatever), be grateful that you are in a position to give your kids a good life without the outside support. You wouldn’t want to trade places with him & his wife; don’t let resentment take over. It isn’t worth it.
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