Anniversary party leads to family wounds
But when your mother expressly asks you for help, you should move mountains to try to help her.
Showing up for family pays dividends that far exceed the expense and inconvenience.
Dear Amy: I was very disappointed in your answer to "Student Loan Woes." This person was out of college and worried about repaying a $30,000 loan.
First of all, that's not a huge amount. But regardless, this adult should not be pestering her mother to hand over the mother's inheritance just to get her out of debt.
-- Disappointed
Dear Disappointed: I disagree. This is a large amount. I suggested that this student might be able to negotiate a private loan from her mother; that way at least the proceeds would stay in the family.
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(You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook.)
