Only a bum would let his mother or mother in law pay for any meal. A grown man should never let his mother or mother in law pay for any meal, ever. It is the most generous, kind hearted thing a man can do for them. Remember, it’s better to be appreciated as a grateful gentleman than as a bum. Mothers and mother in laws deserve respect and honor. It isn’t about the money as much as it is more gracious an offer because both women have already done so much for their children in rearing and preparing, supplying meals…

You are got it spot on.

Have Children ever wonder growing up, parents paid for everything, so now as an adult and in employment, don’t you think it’s nice to treat your parents out? Yet they look forward to their inheritance. Does meaning being a parent, you never stop paying for your children? Doesn’t sound very right to me? Surely you would want your parents to live comfortably in their child free years?

I agree John. I think a lot of it depends on both the children’s and parent’s finances.

You raise a great point. Just because you can easily pay at one point in time doesn’t mean you can perpetually do so. As my parents have gotten older they are much more willing to let us pay the bill. As time passes things change and it helps if we are all be flexible, loving and supportive. Thanks for the comment.

I love this. Thanks for commenting Irwin. I think it’s great that everyone can handle the bill at different times and that you rotate without a specific rotation schedule. I think this is a lovely way to handle it.

Sometimes my parents really want to pay. So over the years I continue to offer and sometimes override their refusal to let me pay by sneaking over the waitress and paying before she can present the bill.