if you were a PB/MM winner but had children that were irresponsible with money...

Reply #10

rdgrnr — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:17:25 GMT

I think giving young people tons of money they haven't earned is counter-productive.

You appreciate things more when you've worked for them.

I'd give them all a small fund with resources enough for survival if necessary but no more.

And a larger dispersal when they were much older and more experienced.

Reply #9

noise-gate — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:42:20 GMT

Sorry to hear 6 cajones. One solution is not telling your Mom about your win....period. Problem solved.

Reply #8

noise-gate — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:38:06 GMT

. Its amazing how many parents do allow their children to walk all over them right now when they are living paycheck to paycheck, one can just imagine what it would be like if the parents won the money and suddenly the kids took control of the money. It could well end up where the children start giving a stipend to the parents...

Worse has happened..

Reply #7

noise-gate — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:31:17 GMT

with this statement of yours You can give support, but there's no need to just give them loads of money .. that l feel is irresponsible.

Reply #6

noise-gate — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:27:44 GMT

There would have to be a little spending to get it out of your system and make it real but then you ave to come down to earth and be sane.

All too True. It's similar to walking around with rolls of money in your pockets knowing you have loads of it stashed elsewhere and thinking to yourself..

hmm- what do l do with this? . Spent it....wisely.

Reply #5

Six balls — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:12:27 GMT

Opposite problem here. My mother, god love her, has never met a dollar she couldn't spend twice. I would buy her a new car, get her debt free and then buy an annuity with a firm And that's that. Maybe most people would consider that harsh, but she's well past 37 (60s) and the only reason she's not homeless because my grandparents bailed her out multiple times. The only way I wouldn't be broke within 5 years is to refuse to subsidize her beyond the initial package.

Reply #4

CDanaT — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:56:10 GMT

Of the 3 choices, I would have to consider the age of the child(ren), like 18-30, 31-37 or older. If they are older than 37 and still have money control issues ? They probably always will, so a small trust might be the better option while the wife and I are living. I also have to consider the amount I won. Then I could establish the size of their trust fund.

As the responsible parent, my instincts are to do the proper things, like pay off any school debt or medical bills, maybe get them a

Reply #3

Coin Toss — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:28:23 GMT

If you were a PB/MM winner but had children that were irresponsible with money...

Vive l'amour

Vive' la guerre

Vivle le vive le mercenaire!

Motto of the French Foreign Legion

(Artist, feel free to correct the French)

Just kidding, as if a jackpot winner would join the FFL!

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Reply #2

Jon D — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:02:16 GMT

Simple:

If they are irresponsible with money, don't give 'em money.

If they are irresponsible with alcohol, don't give 'em alcohol.

If they are irresponsible with guns, don't give 'em guns.

You can give support, but there's no need to just give them loads of money, that just makes for a spoiled rich kid with no morals or values. I believe the Oracle of Omaha said it best: (about not leaving money to kids)

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Reply #1

lejardin — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:13:25 GMT

Interesting question Noise. My children are adults but age doesnt really matter if they dont have their priorities straight. For my family I think a trust would be best. I would like to think I would be able to handle a Pb/mm big win. There would have to be a little spending to get it out of your system and make it real but then you ave to come down to earth and be sane.

if you were a PB/MM winner but had children that were irresponsible with money...

noise-gate — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:56:46 GMT

Would you put their share of the money in a trust and let them draw a certain amount each month?

Give them an outright amount and in not so many words say this is your inheritance ..you use it badly, its Goodnight going forward.

Or hope for the best and that wealth may change their habits by including them in financial decisions you hope to implement?

** Have a Great Week People. .