Long ago I came to the conclusion that there is no such thing as loaning money to family and friends. It's always a gift. Thinking anything else is rather foolish.
Yes, why go through the pretense of loans? It only creates anger, resentment and hostility. If you want to give money as a gift, then do so, if not, don't.
If you can afford to give your family money then give it.
I disagree with this. No one is under any obligation to give money to their family just because they can "afford" it. Whether you can "afford" it or not is nobody's business or concern.
Grownups asking other grownups for money is extremely presumptuous in the first place unless in dire straits.
As for your mom, what she does with her money is her business. I wouldn't get involved in that one. If she wants to give money to one of her children, that is her choice.
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