Giving My Parents A Mobility Scooter With Conditions…?
I dont have much of a relationship with my parents, especially my mother. This comes from their neglect as grandparents towards my son, whom I love more than anything. Recently my father has become ill and is now unable to walk great distances. I offered to buy him a scooter (mobility buggy) and he did not want one initially. Now he has agreed and it arrives tomorrow. I have a feeling that my mother wants to use it more than he does, which I suppose had to happen.
Anyway, I know from experience that my parents are liable to use this buggy then decide they do not want or need it. In the past they have sold or given away things like this that I have helped them out with once they tired of them.
In this instance (as the buggy is expensive) I do not want my parents to sell it or give it away. Hence, I am going to tell them that it is on loan to them from me until they decide they do not want it anymore. Is this wrong?
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I think you are doing the right thing. You are a good son, who, despite such awful parents, is still able to help them.
Just safeguard yourself financially and emotionally. I know the kind of parents who think more of themselves than their children or grandchildren. You have a big heart, so please don’t let them hurt you with their odd behaviour.
xx
A pound to a penny they’ll STILL sell it if they feel like it. I’ve got a relation like that too ;0(
DB has the right idea – rent it.
I do not think it is wrong to buy them something then ask that they return it when they are finished with it. Maybe they sell things though becuase they need the money for other things that they need. It doesn’t make it right, but maybe that is why. If it is loaned to them they should make sure you have an option of getting it back.
sounds like a good idea to me.
Nothing wrong with it at all.
Just make sure they know if they ever decide they do not want it it comes back to you and you alone.
What is it with your child that they have not accepted?
Just curious.
If I were in your shoes I don’t know if I would resort to renting one or leasing one, you end up paying more in the end if you do. That is how they make money off of renting or leasing. Just like cars.
nope its good
You are doing the right thing yes tell them if they don’t want it that you will have it back, you could always say that you told someone else they could have it if your parents don’t want it, it’s good and kind of you to help them out from what you say, they are very lucky to have you.
wouldn’t it be better to hire one? or lease one?