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What does it mean?
Advice on setting boundaries with children regarding property.
In plain terms
Do not lend your car to your children.
What can you take from it?
Set clear boundaries with family.

Where it applies

  • family lending requests
  • property disputes

Putting it to work

  • clarify boundaries
  • protect property

Questions to consider

  • How do you set boundaries?

Another view

Some families trust each other with cars.

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