Ask Amy: Mom is mad when sister gives weed to son
Dear Very Hurt: There are several people who should share some of the responsibility for this episode. They are as follows:
Your son: He knew that smoking weed was wrong and – due to his age – illegal. He knew you would be upset and disappointed by his choice. He did it anyway – because that’s what teens sometimes do.
Your nephew: See above.
You: This happened at your house. Even if you didn’t know what was going on, it happened at your house. If either teen got high at your home and then caused an accident, injuring themselves or someone else you could be legally liable.
Your sister: If she was an active participant in purchasing weed and providing it to two minors, she was contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which is a crime. Parents and other adults have been arrested for providing pot to teens.
I can completely understand why you are so upset about this, but a year later, I think it’s wisest to accept that none of the other parties or witnesses to this affront will accept responsibility for it. This reflects very poorly on all of them.
Dear Amy: Twenty years ago, my mother made a close friend of hers the sole beneficiary of a mutual fund.
Since then, the fund has grown to a substantial sum.
My mother passed away last year and the fund (money) has been turned over to this friend.
My conundrum is this: My inheritance is smaller than this friend’s and I do not think my mother intended this; I honestly think she lost track of it and would have at least split it between the two of us, as I was her only child, and we were very close.
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