Giving Money to Children in Golden Years Debate
A widow and a retired man disagree on giving adult children money. The widow supports a $6000 yearly budget for charity, citing church teachings and desire to help while alive. The man brands such gifts as ego trips and plans to leave money via his will, arguing children are not suffering inflation. The piece notes risks of disasters like nursing home costs and cancer, urging parents to prioritize their own quality of life and possibly charity, with a renewable booklet offer at the end.