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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up similar to you OP, although money might have been a little tighter for us.  Your last point is one that I've really struggled with now that DH and I are in a very different financial position than how I grew up.  And the answer is, your kids will never appreciate it the way you do.  They simply will not have the lived experience to really get how different it is for some people.  That's not a bad thing, though, and it doesn't mean you can't instill an appreciation for working for what you have.  For instance, our kids have a set allowance, and set weekly chores.  When they want something bigger that we can afford as a family but that is more than their allowance, it isn't just given to them, but they are given an opportunity to earn it by doing additional household tasks (e.g., helping to repaint a room or doing extra yardwork).  We make it uncomfortable enough to earn that extra money that they will really think about whether they want it, but not so onerous that they don't ever bother.[/quote]

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