I have never been concerned about my parents’ or in-laws’ property. To me, true happiness comes from earning my own living. A few years ago, during a visit to my hometown, my parents mentioned dividing land and property between my sister and me. That was when I realized, for the first time, that I, as a daughter, would actually have a share.
Later, my younger brother wanted to buy a house but lacked the funds. Seeing this, I suggested to my parents that they sell the land they intended to give me to help him out. However, my brother and his wife firmly rejected the idea, saying, “If money is short, we can buy over time or borrow more, but we do not need to sell your land or our parents’ land.”
My siblings and I agreed that, since the properties belong to our parents, it is entirely up to them whether they sell or give them away. To show we had no intention of claiming anything, we returned all the properties given to us. Even if we cannot buy a house of our own, we would rather rent than fight over inheritance.
My parents-in-law’s children, both sons and daughters, followed the same approach. They initially lived in homes provided by their parents. Later, each of them bought their own homes and returned the family homes to their parents, leaving the decision on what to do with the properties entirely in their hands.
Filial piety is an obligation for children, regardless of how family wealth is divided. There is no rule that requires parents to divide everything equally among their children, so only those who rely on their parents’ assets would complain about inheritance.
Parents should not have to seek their children’s approval when handling inheritance. If parents choose to divide their assets equally, that is great, but if not, their children have no right to protest, unless they have directly contributed to the property.
Honestly, after reading so many opinions about inheritance division lately, I do not understand where children get the idea that they can demand fairness when it comes to assets that are not even theirs to begin with.
Do you think children have a say in how their parents handle inheritance?
*This opinion was translated into English with the assistance of AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily match VnExpress’ viewpoints.
