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<p>Sounds like these sisters have things pretty well in hand. I have no problem with little gifts for the nieces, but there seems to be no reason for you to support them in school to the tune of $1,500 a year, especially when your sister has asked you not to.</p>
<p>I personally think the sister has to “move on.” She doesn’t have a financial hold on these kids obviously, or she could just refuse to pay for college. The kids have made it clear in their actions that they are committed to going to this school. Trying to make their lives difficult financially hasn’t worked. She should just admit that she has lost this battle and quit trying to fight it. All it will do is alienate her kids with no upside potential.</p>