Victimized granddaughter seeks compensation
So it stands to reason that all you have to do now is to color in your history with a dull pencil.
The next time this topic surfaces, you can laugh and say, "I hate to burst your bubble, but you know -- I did date a little bit in college before I met 'Brad'." If they're curious, tell them that there weren't any serious relationships, but that he is not the first guy you've dated.
Dear Amy: "Mom" is worried about paying for a very expensive college that her daughter doesn't seem to value.
We made a pact with our son that we would pay for his first semester. If he received all passing grades, then we would pay for the next semester. If not, then he had to pay for that next semester. Money talks.
-- Dad
Dear Dad: I like this. But this only works if the parents are fully prepared to follow through.
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