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When Adult Children Have Philanthropic Expectations

My adult children expect me to fund their pet causes but I have my own philanthropic priorities and I am tired of feeling guilty for not supporting theirs.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to support our children's values can conflict with our own charitable commitments and create ongoing family tension about whose generosity matters most.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philanthropy — giving as legacy strategy?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.