Shoggard, it would be prudent to piece together a budget if one had an certain amount of money to work with. But with them having NO foreseeable income what is the use of putting together a budget? You know, those fly by the seat of their pants, the universe will provide, type... He grew up in Bali, all his family is in Bali, they met in Bali, Bali is his home and love, so they just assume they can return to Bali and "survive". As for my grandchildren, you, of course, are right on! I believe my grandchildren would be better served being raised in America. But I do love Bali and believe Bali is a wonderful place. I have no doubts that my grandchildren will be accepted and loved well by all his family.