Boundaries matter. If you skip this step, your kindness can quietly turn into an obligation.
One of the most common traps is giving again and again, year after year. That steady stream of “help” can set expectations and even hold your family back from learning independence.
If your support is meant to be one-time only, say it clearly. Otherwise, your generosity could become a lifeline they never learn to live without.
Here you can read the story of a woman who got into a conflict with her in-laws over money.
