Interesting question. Well, Dave's parents were/are definitely wealthier then mine, but mine are way more generous, at least to us. And I'm not just talking money. My parents will babysit on the drop of a hat, spend time with the kids and basically want to be with us. Part of it is distance. Dave's Dad lives in Texas, mine are literally only 6 minutes away. My parents make a point of contacting us every week even if they don't come over, and they keep up on what the kids are doing. My folks want to help us out and worry about us. Dave's dad loves the kids, but he can go for months without calling. His new wife is more interested in the kids, talking with Rose on Facebook and asking for pictures. Part of why I like her so much, she actually seems thrilled at having more grandkids, especially ones that can hold conversations with her. Her own grandkids are under 6, so not so easy to talk with online. My father in law seems to be quite happy only seeing the kids once every year or so. My folks go into withdrawal if they don't see the kids at least once a week. In fact my dad called and made plans to come over today for dinner, and he's bringing the meat, I just have to cook it, LOL.
  As for other things, my parents have been married for 43 years, actually their anniversary is on Wed. Dave's Dad is on his third wife. But in fairness, the first two wives died on him. Dave's mother had breast cancer and Joan died of total evilness, OK, not really, she died of cancer too. Joan was the stereotypical evil step mother, pushing Dave and his sister to the side and spoiling her own children with my father in law's money. 
  My parents have lived in the same house for 40 years, and Dave's Dad has moved 5 times in the last 40 years.
So, I'm thinking in that Dave's and my backgrounds are fairly equal, but I like my parents better. HEHE, It pays to be spoiled.
Ida