To be annoyed with sister telling me how much money she has?!

[mamasunshine]

Ok just need a rant. My sister is 7 years younger (21). She has phoned me 3 times in as many weeks to share her her news on the fact that our parents have deposited nearly 7,000 pounds into her bank account. A good 2-3000 is for her deposit on a rented flat. She said she's asked mum what the money's for, and mum's just replied oh just treat yourself...get a new hair cut, hand bag etc

I don't know why she feels the need to tell me I'm sure she knows we just manage to struggle on by with 2 young dc. My parents have never been the "fair" parents you sometimes get who don't give one without the other. But it has still suprised me as it's such a large amount of money. Doesn't help the fact that I've had a couple of big bills today and now we've got to seriously scrape by on minimal food for the next 2 weeks.

Sorry I'm just really and a lot What it would be like to be 21, not work, live a life of riley doing exactly as you wish and have loads of dosh...rant over

I can't believe that people are going on about IHT. Yes, there is the IHT issue but is it not the unfairness of the situation which is the issue here?

I can't believe that a parent would do this to their child and especially for such a large amount of money. I'm not sure what to suggest here apart from asking your Mum when to expect your £7k.

People are answering SDDs comments about his son and university.

Jesus, I hope none of us ever treat our children so differently, you wonder what goes through some parents minds.
I would embarrass the parents actually by casually bringing up the matter in conversation.

Since my Dhs income was cut by 20% last summer my mum has been doing some shopping for us each week. I didn't ask for it and have repeatedly told her it isn't necessary but she's still doing it. I feel ridiculous (in my late 30s) with this, although I do think some of it is motivated by guilt. She also cut my brother (4 A levels, degree,well paid job) out of her will but have I made it clear that intend to split everything equally anyway. I can't see why your sister is happy about this tbh, it makes me feel pathetic.