The Guardianship Conundrum: A Complex Issue of Family and Responsibility The recent advice column from Slate's Care and Feeding section highlighted a difficult situation faced by many families, where siblings or other relatives are asked to take on significant responsibilities without adequate consideration for their own circumstances.
In this case, the writer was approached by her sister with a request that would have put a strain on her already busy family life.
The issue at hand is not just about setting boundaries or being tactful in one's responses, as Michelle, the advice columnist, suggested.