Teaching their children that it's ok to banish family members who don't live up to their expectations -
Will it come back to bite them -
Thank you for your empathy and support, @owasco!!
Ironically, this middle child acknowledges that she was well cared for, indulged, supported, encouraged in every way, and yes, spoiled.
"Nice" parents are the worst kind.
A little deprivation and a lot of hard work go a long way toward building character.
Your Aunt Jane may have been on the harsh side, but what a great teacher she was, an host of so many happy lake outings!