"Generous Giving: The Ungrateful Reality of Grown Children"

A mother is frustrated that her grown children never thank her for the thousands of dollars she gives them each year, with the eldest receiving three times as much due to her illness and criminal past. The mother is considering stopping her giving but seeks advice on other options. The columnist suggests that the mother should redirect her generosity towards her eldest daughter's rehabilitation and therapy, as well as contribute to a victim's fund. She also advises the mother to express her expectations of gratitude to her other children and consider redirecting her giving towards a trust for her grandchildren's education.