Elder abuse, financial style
A person concerned about the possibility of elder abuse writes: "I have good friends, neighbors, who are being taken advantage of by their adult children. I wouldn't be so concerned if grandma was only expected to baby-sit often and for free. Nor would I be concerned if grandpa only ran what is essentially a taxi service to and from kids' sporting events and after-school activities while the parents work. My concern is that my neighbors' children are actually expecting and getting the parents to pay for clothing and activities over and above what they can afford on their fixed income. How can I help these grandparents draw the line?"
At the risk of seeming flippant and all-too-blunt, the grandparents are often ...
