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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Asking Eric: Grandparents drive to Florida every year

Dear Eric: My grandparents spend the winter in Florida every year, traveling down from Michigan. They are very determined to drive themselves I think because it gives them a sense of freedom. However, my family and I are becoming very concerned that they might get in an accident on the way. They are really stubborn and don’t have much money to pay for flights and refuse our offers to help them out with the cost of a flight. Any advice?

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