I asked my stepson, “Miles,” who was living in Tennessee, if he could help us out by moving to Washington state and caring for Dad ...
DEAR ABBY: My dad had a stroke. My siblings and I needed someone to care for him, since we all work full time. I asked my stepson, “Miles,” who was living in Tennessee, if he could help us out by moving to Washington state and caring for Dad during the day , given that Dad needed 24/7 care. My siblings and I didn’t want to put him into a nursing home.
Dad passed away early this year, and my siblings and I are in the process of selling the house. Miles is still living with me in the house because I inherited Dad’s two dogs. He takes care of the dogs and such while I’m gone for various reasons. He has been a huge help and I still haven’t asked him to pay rent, given his sacrifice to serve our needs during a time of crisis. The problem is, my sister thinks Miles should now pay rent until the home is sold. My brother and I disagree.
DEAR NEEDING: Your stepson is selfless and generous. I do not think he should be expected to pay to live with you under these circumstances, so stand your ground. However, I do think that Miles should be giving serious thought to finding a job that will pay him more than a “minimal” salary because in six months, once your father’s house is sold, he’ll need a roof over his head. Please encourage him to do so, and if he needs training to reach his goals, encourage him to get it.
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