Dear Ann Landers, You have printed several letters about grown children who make no provisions for their later years because they expect their parents to leave them an inheritance. I thought you might enjoy this classified ad from the Everett, Wash., Herald. It appeared in Reader's Digest.
"Dick and Pegge's 50th anniversary party has been canceled due to lack of interest. They are now going around the world -- courtesy of their children's inheritance." -- L.K. in Chicago
Dear Chicago, Beautiful! I hope your letter will encourage more seniors to do the same. Many parents scrimp and save, denying themselves the small luxuries of life so they can leave something to children and grandchildren who, too often, neither deserve nor appreciate it.
Hi! It's Margo here. I'd love to know what you think of the letters -- and the answers!
Also, any additional thoughts you might have. Thanks!
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Our Reader to Reader Question of the Week:
Dear Readers, , I have always told my children that instead of just staring, they should ask questions. They have since delighted me as well as total strangers with their honesty.
My son once told a lady in line, 'That's the nicest wheelchair I ever saw.' She smiled and said, 'Thank you. I've had it since I was your age.' While she didn't go into detail, she explained she had been in a car accident many years before and told my son, 'When you grow up, never drink and drive.' I'm sure that woman, and what she said, made an indelible impression on my son. So you see, Ann, asking questions can be a good thing. -- Upfront in Vermont
