Dear Abby: My son stole money meant for his daughter’s college fund
By Dear Abby
Published on April 20, 2026.
My son, whose parents gave him money intended for his daughter's college fund before his divorce, stole it from them before the divorce and used it to help his daughter pay for her college. The money was discovered when his ex-wife informed me about it. I decided not to tell my parents, who are in their 90s, about it, fearing it might cause them to suffer a stroke or heart attack. I feel like a failure for raising a son who would steal from his children. My granddaughter is upset and feels her father's actions have ruined her future. The author suggests that informing your parents about the theft could affect their health and that informing them about this could be a concern for their future.
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