My late wife’s family are spoiling our children and it’s sending the wrong message

DEAR DEIDRE: HOW do you tell a well-meaning relative to back off?

My wife died three years ago, leaving me a single dad to our twin 17-year-old boys.

It’s been tough, but I’ve had lots of support from family and friends.

Except my late-wife’s family are TOO supportive.

They’re constantly spending money on my children and I think it’s sending the wrong message.

I want my sons to grow up knowing the value of money, so I’ve encouraged them to get...