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[quote=Anonymous]I have lived on both coasts, as a kid/teenager, and the DC area. I was UMC and in all three areas there were people who were very focused on status symbols while the vast majority of people were not. It is all about how you choose to handle things.

When I was a kid I wanted Jordache jeans and Nikes because that is what the cool kids had. And Members Only coats. I was one of four kids. My parents were saving for retirement and college. I didn't get any of those things because my parents prioritized saving and reasonable spending. I had nice jeans but not Jordaches. My sneakers were great, but not Nikes. I went to over night camp for two weeks a summer and then was at home the rest of the summer. I pouted and then was happy when I came out of college without any debt while a good number of my friends ended up with some debt.

There is no need to keep up with your neighbors. Live the life you are comfortable with and teach your child that people don't have to have the latest and greatest and trendiest things. Save to send them to one great camp and then do other things over the summer. You have nice things, your kids have nice things.

The more important question is are you happy with your overall life? Do you both like your jobs? Is one of you willing to not do what you do? Are your kids happy?

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