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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is quite the thread - I find the honesty refreshing actually, even if it is racist, classist, etc.

These are all factors we as parents think about. It's hard out there to make a good living nowadays, even as a super smart kid.  Job security and high pay are not as guaranteed as they were when we were graduating.

I def don't want DD to bring home MAGA, although I can't imaging that happening. That would be a serious parenting fail.

And yes, I want her spouse to be from a somewhat similar SES, doesn't have to be as wealthy, but debt would be a huge burden. I'm ok with kid of tech immigrant - they're actually more down to earth than some others.

Yes, I would consider helping kid with down payment on a house - I mean, why not if you can afford it?

Very interesting comment from a PP that inherited wealth trumps salary.

Do you all talk to your kids about all these things?  Or just hope for the best?[/quote]

I have a senior in high school and I don’t talk to her at all about these things.

I don’t have any designs on who she marries. Race and ethnicity don’t matter to us. She is picky and has good judgment. I’ve just encouraged her to work and be successful in her own right because she shouldn’t rely financially on a spouse. Especially in this day and age.

I suppose my head has been in the sand. After reading this thread, I am very surprised how much thought others give to this. [/quote]

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