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One dad had his suspicions when his second wife demanded that he disclose how much money he and his previous partner had saved for her 16-year-old stepson before she passed. The mother of the teenager had made her husband promise that a certain amount of the compensation she received for a medical misdiagnosis would be saved for their child.
The dad had two further children with his new wife, and she also had two other children from a previous relationship. She worried that the younger kids would not be as well cared for in terms of money as their older siblings and wanted the savings to be divided more equally. While the dad was happy to discuss what he saved for his son, he felt that the money from his mom was out of bounds. He wondered if he was being unreasonable.
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Commenters agreed that the money was for his son alone.
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Late mom saves medical compensation money for 16-year-old son, husband's new wife protests when he refuses to disclose how much he has saved: 'What my son has is not going to be shared'
It is only natural for a parent to want their child to have the best life that they can have, and much of the job that is parenting involves trying to ensure that. From teaching them to regulate their emotions healthily to making sure they know how to tie their shoes, there are a whole host of things that contribute to a kid's competency and well-being as they grow up.
One big topic that falls under the umbrella of parental support is finances. While it probably isn't a good idea to raise a child who is completely financially dependent on family, most parents want to give them a head start with money if they are capable of doing so. It can make the difficult transition to adulthood a lot smoother, and also, it is one of the few ways that parents can help their kids even after they're gone. The trouble lies in protecting that financial interest.
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