kids have an unrealistic view of what is necessary to lead a comfortable life from an early age, and for the vast majority it doesn't go away. parents who collapse to every wish their children make don't help the situation any either. but at this point most people having kids were consumer kids when they were that age and have it in their head that it is their sole duty to bust their ass to provide the lavish lifestyle they believe they need to provide for their children and themselves. if you've ever met a kid who was raised without television you'll notice the huge difference they have in their personality...
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