OT/my ex-in laws SUCK!

thank you for your replies. I just needed to vent-probably shouldnt have.  maria

Hi Maria,

I hate to say this, but I think you are not only promoting your own entitlement mentality, but also teaching your children the same.

Just because the ex-husband's parents have money does not mean you or your children are entitled to a cut of it, no matter what their adult son did or did not do.

While it may have been a kind gesture for them to have given your son a monetary gift on his birthday, you have no right to be be angry that they did not.

Just food for thought, is it possible that they may not have sent a gift as a result of not being properly acknowledged for earlier gifts?

Not saying there is anything to that, but I have to tell you that we are all human and when I have gone through the effort of sending gifts and have not received any type of acknowledgment or a thank you, I don't send a second time...

Venting is okay;  but it did seem as if the point of your vent was the lack of money in the card.  Just hold the thought that at least they sent a card. 

And congratulations on losing the A****** in prison;  sounds like everyone is better off even if you're having to struggle to make ends meet.

Best wishes.

well sending the card was obligatory....they probably are in denial of their sons actions.  Anyone who does purposfull self centered harm abuse or neglect to children are the scum of the earth!  They are still the paternal grandparents too bad they aren't more positively involved......but maybe your better off, sometimes the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree!  Take Care! Debbie

Maria,
Sorry you are feeling this way. I seem to be the odd one out but I think they should have sent a gift if they have the means to send one. You can't change that they didn't. So try not to let it bother you.

It's your responsibility to take care of your kids, not theirs. If Grandma and Grandpa aren't being "good" people, step in and take over. Make sure your son has a great day without them or their money.

Maria,

I agree with you, they should have sent a gift. They could have done that and I just don't understand why they didn't.

Julie

Maria, my prayers are with you and your family.  Sorry to hear that the grandparents did not step up to the plate to help.  I agree with you, if the grandparents are financially set, then what's wrong with reaching out to you and seeing what kind of help they could offer. 


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