That day, I was still at home as usual waiting for my son to return. Although my son is married, we live in the same building and are still able to take care of each other every day. He married a girl in the system, and my impression of her has always been very good. She has outstanding appearance, gentle personality, and a good family background. She is a good daughter-in-law of our family and has done a lot for us.
However, just the other day, I learned something that I didn't expect. It turned out that the daughter-in-law actually asked to add her name to the full price of the house we bought. I really find it difficult to understand the meaning of this request, because this house was bought with our own money and we don't owe her anything.
When I asked my son about the ins and outs of the incident, he expressed a kind of "spoiling" for his wife. My son told me that my daughter-in-law wanted to add a guarantee in case we got old and sick in the future. I feel a little speechless and unacceptable about this.
I think that as a family member, problems such as old-age care are of course our own responsibility, rather than relying on our daughter-in-law. I am not against and resist the care and care of my daughter-in-law, but I think such a request is a bit excessive. This is the property we have worked hard to save all my life, and I don't feel the need to give so much to an outsider, even if she is my daughter-in-law.
I firmly believe that this "spoiling" of my son is completely wrong. He didn't have enough insight to discern what kind of woman was really good for him. Perhaps it was because I didn't educate him enough to teach him how to treat women properly, which made his current attitude so blind.
However, deep down, I still have a trace of gratitude for my daughter-in-law. Although she asked for her name a little excessively, she took very good care of our two elderly people in normal times. She helped me with housework, took care of my body, and brought us a certain comfort, which made it difficult for me to refuse her request.
At the dinner table that night, my son and I sat down to discuss the issue in earnest. I tried to tell him in a gentle tone so that he understood my point of view. I told him that there should be a clear distribution of family property, rather than arbitrary names added to it. I asked him to think clearly about the pros and cons of this matter, and not simply act according to the wishes of his daughter-in-law.
My son was silent for a while, and then he said to me, "Dad, I know you're worried, but I can't just accommodate it. Since I married her, I have to be responsible for her, and I can't always blame her. I will discuss this matter with her again, and I hope you can understand it. ”
I know that my son wants to maintain the harmony of the family and does not want to see the contradictions between us. Although I still feel that this request is excessive, I also realize that the participation of my daughter-in-law has indeed played a positive role in our lives. Perhaps, I should give in appropriately and make their relationship more harmonious and stable.
So, I smiled slightly and nodded. After all, family harmony is what matters. In any case, I want my son to get the happiness he wants.
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