The Inheritance of Guilt and the Price of Love The recent advice column from Care and Feeding highlights a broader cultural phenomenon: the complex web of family dynamics, inherited guilt, and the commodification of love.
Family relationships are often fraught with tension, but when financial interests are involved, the situation can become particularly contentious.
A 90 year old grandmother is facing pressure from her family to sell her fully paid off house. It's not surprising she might resist – who wants to be forced out of their own home by those they trust?