Niece needs guidance , mother not stepping up

MiamiDAP
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:26:44 +0000

I am not sure if you can do anything at all. Granny is paying, mom is a legal gardian, your role in whole situation is unclear, they might just cut you off if you try. I would not do anything, looks like it might create another friction and would not help at all. I would stay away as it would seem none of my business.

On another note, nobody that I am aware of ever insisted on anything in college application. If they did, they probably got into fight. You got to let them make decisions in thier lives and learn from thier mistakes, they will hate you if you start insisting too much using leverage (finances,…etc.). You can suggest and let them decide. But I am talking about parents or paying party. If you are none of them, then you are out, sorry. However, this is only my opinion, as you asked for our opinions, yours might be different.