Do you feel sorry for less affluent family when you're around them today? Especially their kids

[Anonymous]

Not that they're not happy and nice, but if I'm being frank, honestly, their kids are so dull. We can tell our children run academic & soft skill circles around their solidly middle class cousins. I really don't think it's IQ, it's just environment and better schools and higher-caliber peers. Makes me so sad. I wonder if their parents are as cognizant as we are while we watch them interact?

[Anonymous]

Oh.
My.
God.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh.
My.
God.

Just being frank. Obviously this isn't something you can discuss in real life. It's sad realizing their stunted potential.

[Anonymous]

Ugh maybe use some of that money you have to buy yourself some humility and get some arrogance detox.

I feel bad for people who are extremely poor and struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table. That's a difficult environment to grow up in. I don't sit back and smugly think to myself "those malnutritioned children are so dull compared to my well fed child". I donate money, food and time to charities that help the less fortunate.

Money isn't everything, once basic needs of food, shelter and basic comforts are met if there isn't stress about basic provisions people can have lovely lives. Parents that devote time, love and attention nurturing their children is what matters. Teaching them valuable skills, morals and kindness. Your kids may be "running circles around the other dull poor cousins" but hopefully they aren't picking up on your snobby "better than thou" attitude because then They will be the ones lacking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh maybe use some of that money you have to buy yourself some humility and get some arrogance detox.

I feel bad for people who are extremely poor and struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table. That's a difficult environment to grow up in. I don't sit back and smugly think to myself "those malnutritioned children are so dull compared to my well fed child". I donate money, food and time to charities that help the less fortunate.

Money isn't everything, once basic needs of food, shelter and basic comforts are met if there isn't stress about basic provisions people can have lovely lives. Parents that devote time, love and attention nurturing their children is what matters. Teaching them valuable skills, morals and kindness. Your kids may be "running circles around the other dull poor cousins" but hopefully they aren't picking up on your snobby "better than thou" attitude because then They will be the ones lacking

They're not poor. And we're the antithesis of snobs. Have a happy thanksgiving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not that they're not happy and nice, but if I'm being frank, honestly, their kids are so dull. We can tell our children run academic & soft skill circles around their solidly middle class cousins. I really don't think it's IQ, it's just environment and better schools and higher-caliber peers. Makes me so sad. I wonder if their parents are as cognizant as we are while we watch them interact?

You
Sound like a pompous jerk. I’m sure that’s what they’re thinking. That and your kids are as obnoxious as you are.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like something my sister would post. Happy Thanksgiving sis!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not that they're not happy and nice, but if I'm being frank, honestly, their kids are so dull. We can tell our children run academic & soft skill circles around their solidly middle class cousins. I really don't think it's IQ, it's just environment and better schools and higher-caliber peers. Makes me so sad. I wonder if their parents are as cognizant as we are while we watch them interact?

We are cognizant, we ask our kids to keep it dull around you and your kids so you don't get hurt thinking that money didn't get you anything special.

[Anonymous]

I'm with OP. The kids of our relatives have no table manners or ability to make pleasant conversation. They seem totally mesmerized by screens.

[Anonymous]

I thought this post was going to be about how you volunteered at a soup kitchen today, and felt sorry for the homeless and those who could not afford a meal. Why would you feel sorry for someone solidly middle class? Happy Thanksgiving!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm with OP. The kids of our relatives have no table manners or ability to make pleasant conversation. They seem totally mesmerized by screens.

They lack the ability to string together more than a few words at a time. They're not low IQ, it's just they're so raw for their age. It's honestly terrifying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm with OP. The kids of our relatives have no table manners or ability to make pleasant conversation. They seem totally mesmerized by screens.

They lack the ability to string together more than a few words at a time. They're not low IQ, it's just they're so raw for their age. It's honestly terrifying.

Terrifying? Terrifying would be standing in a convenience store with an armed gunman holding you hostage.
Perhaps these kids don’t find you worthy of conversing with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm with OP. The kids of our relatives have no table manners or ability to make pleasant conversation. They seem totally mesmerized by screens.

Do you seriously want small talk at a family and friends dinner? I left my corporate hat at home, sorry.

[Anonymous]

When they end up in heaven and your kids end up in hell should they beg God to help you ?

[Anonymous]

No. I always thought that they would be fine the moment they get to leave the house, and Op, your kids will be fine too once they leave yours.