Would you still find tranquility knowing that your parents have decided to leave their sole residence exclusively to one of your siblings, leaving you out completely—despite living under comparable circumstances?
Recently, the subject of inheritance has gained significant attention. There are those who think parents ought to distribute their wealth equally amongst their offspring, whereas some contend that it remains solely the parents’ decision. In my view, equity doesn’t necessarily equate to identical portions for each child.
If one child takes on more responsibility, bears heavier burdens, or deals with more challenging situations when caring for their parents, it makes sense for them to be allocated a bigger portion of inheritance. Conversely, should a child demonstrate irresponsibility or poor behavior, they would justly receive a smaller share. Such distribution isn’t an act of favoritism but rather reflects fairness based on each individual’s contributions and conduct.
Therefore, if they both take good care of their parents and have comparable financial situations and careers, their inheritance ought to mirror that equally.
Frequently, a significant disparity in these situations tends to result in feelings of resentment.
What strategies can siblings use to maintain closeness when their parents favor one over the others?
Actually, numerous households grapple with unjust inheritance rulings, frequently stemming from prejudice or partiality. Such determinations don’t merely split up possessions; they also fracture connections within families.
If your parents gave everything to your sibling and left you with nothing, wouldn’t you feel wounded? No matter how strong the bond between siblings might be, it could fracture under such strain, and no parent who loves their children should subject them to this kind of situation.
Certainly, parents possess the authority to determine the distribution of their assets. However, they should also take into account how this might affect their children’s interactions with one another. Excluding a child completely from inheritance typically does not turn out positively unless that individual has severely wronged the family.
*The opinion was translated into English with the assistance of AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily match VnExpress’ viewpoints.
