I am 28 years old and have a 25-year-old sister. My parents have always prided themselves in treating my sister and I fairly, including financially. My sister recently had an extravagant wedding that cost my parents around $30,000. Even though I do not want an expensive wedding, my parents have promised me an equal amount of money to do with as I please.
However, they say that since my sister's wedding was so expensive, I may have to wait until they die to get "mine." I don't necessarily have a problem with waiting, but I feel it is unfair for them not to offer to somehow compensate me (with interest, for example) for waiting 25-30 years for what my sister got at the age of 25.
I understand that as an adult, I should not expect anything from them, but it bothers me that I feel I am being treated differently than my sister. Would it be unreasonable and selfish to ask my parents to add interest to the amount or to discuss making the contribution "fair?"
2007-06-23
18:39:24
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Ilikethebeastieboys
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