Debra, a grandmother, regularly babysits her grandkids for free. When her son and daughter-in-law invited her on a family vacation, she hoped it would be a relaxing break.
Instead, upon arrival, her DIL pointed to the kitchen and said, “You don’t expect to be here for free, right?”
The next morning, Debra posted a chore chart labeled “For All Family Members — Including Me.” No one said a word, but the tension was clear.
Now she’s left wondering: Was she wrong for pushing back, or has her generosity been taken for granted all along?
