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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting question! I would not want DD to be poor but DH and I need to raise her in such a way that she appreciates what she has.

I just posted the thread in this forum about chores for a six year old because we've been giving DD WAY too much and she's never had responsibilities (totally our fault). She's only six so it's by no means a lost cause but she's been like one of the middle class kids you've described.

She gets so much from everyone, partly because she was the first grandchild on both sides and an only child, and because she beautiful and social. People want to give her things. She gets free things at stores and restaurants, etc.

It's embarrassing when she gets a gift that she doesn't like and mumbles a half-hearted thank you. DH and I are working on this- but I'm glad that we recognize it now. My mother worked really hard and we didn't have a lot so when we were given a gift it REALLY meant something. It wasn't played with for an hour and then forgotten.

I work part time now but was a SAHM for 5 years. We live in a great neighborhood and DD attends a great school. DD already has a lot (and that's fine) but being gracious is a necessary skill that we need to teach her.

To answer your question- I want DD to have lots of money but I want her to be gracious, giving, responsible and appreciative of what she has.[/quote]

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