Conversely, I grew up in a fairly middle class family in an otherwise working class-to-poor neighbourhood and was seriously, weirdly embarrassed by my parents "wealth" (owning their small bungalow, occasional car trip vacations, being consistently employed, having a home computer.)
When I got older, I met actual rich people and my fucking mind exploded. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH ALL THAT MONEY? WHY ARE YOU NOT ASHAMED OF YOUR CONSPICUOUS LIFESTYLE?
On Growing Up with Rich Kids Made Me Feel Rich, Too
Conversely, I grew up in a fairly middle class family in an otherwise working class-to-poor neighbourhood and was seriously, weirdly embarrassed by my parents "wealth" (owning their small bungalow, occasional car trip vacations, being consistently employed, having a home computer.) When I got older, I met actual rich people and my fucking mind exploded. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH ALL THAT MONEY? WHY ARE YOU NOT ASHAMED OF YOUR CONSPICUOUS LIFESTYLE?