If you want to see it that way. We birthed them by choice, and we took care of them until they were fully launched and productive members of society. It was our burden, not society's. Better to give them their 'inheritance' when it was most urgent and useful, rather than having them languish for years at low wages and not be able to afford nor complete their educations.
It was a financial sacrifice, but we chose to do it. And, we won't be on the streets. We are currently 20 months away from having all of our debts retired. Mortgage, cars, revolving credit - all will be paid off.
And, due to our hard work and our kids hard work, they are now earning incredible salaries in their chosen fields and have told us they will make sure we are well taken care of in our declining years. Both are demonstrating generosity to us with their actions and funds to show their appreciation already. I don't regret it.
If you want to see it that way. We birthed them by choice, and we took care of them until they were fully launched and productive members of society. It was our burden, not society's. Better to give them their 'inheritance' when it was most urgent and useful, rather than having them languish for years at low wages and not be able to afford nor complete their educations.
It was a financial sacrifice, but we chose to do it. And, we won't be on the streets. We are currently 20 months away from having all of our debts retired. Mortgage, cars, revolving credit - all will be paid off.
And, due to our hard work and our kids hard work, they are now earning incredible salaries in their chosen fields and have told us they will make sure we are well taken care of in our declining years. Both are demonstrating generosity to us with their actions and funds to show their appreciation already. I don't regret it.