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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I grew up upper middle class but I'm an immigrant so some things are foreign to me and well and some things I just completely disagree with. I for example don't believe in enrolling my kids in more than one activity at a time, because family time to me is paramount. This is not to preach but to say that you should be yourself. Observe. Take what you believe in and discard the rest. I took all the lessons UMC kids here take - swimming, piano, horse riding, ballet etc. I also did art and karate. I didn't do them all at the same time and I liked how my sister and I did them together. Out of the lessons I listed I think swimming is by far the most important. Other things that I grew up with that are very UMC - eating in good restaurants even as a child, traveling, going to museums and plays, listening to classical music, and reading. Some of these things are just purely UMC such as restaurants but other things like the reading and museums and music are good things to expose your children to regardless. Again take what suits you and your family and ignore what doesn't. Healthy eating is also something that's important here but I feel there is a focus on getting kids to "eat their vegetables" without making them taste good. When I am with collegues and friends that didn't grow up UMC there are a few things I notice - in restaurants not placing your fork and knife in the correct position to indicate that you are done eating, acting surprised when hotel give you an umbrella to take outside, not knowing what to do when getting on a plane[/quote]

PP again. I'd like to add: Don't overspend. It's tacky. Don't wear brands where the label is plastered everywhere such as those couch or LV bags. Focus more on spending quality daily time than on activities - I've seen too many people with mental and emotional issues when they grow up and it all seems to be connected to a weak family structure. Bedtimes should be early. Have structure for kids - set mealtimes, nap times etc. Teach kids manners - please and thank you but also hello and goodbye. Keep a neat house. Have nice furniture. Doesn't have to be expensive - but it. Reds to look like you've put thought in to it. [/quote]

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