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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, I grew up UMC in a fancy California beach town. We were not flashy, but money was never a concern and didn't play heavily into decisions like which summer camp or college  I'm now married, three kids, and living probably a rung or two below where my parents had been financially.

It's hard on me occasionally.  I wish we could travel more, or throw caution to the wind on a few family decisions.  I honestly wish I had prioritized money a bit more in making career and life choices.  But I didn't - and here I am!  And the truth is that we are well. My kids are happy, and I adore my family. They still go to summer camp (well maybe not this year) but just not the super expensive ones. They don't know what a country club is so they don't know what they're missing. They play soccer rather than pursue equestrian sports. So it weighs on me, but it sure doesn't weigh on them.  And honestly they're probably growing up more grounded and real that I did, so maybe it has some benefits too. [/quote]

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