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[quote=Anonymous]I can understand what OP means.

I grew up in a 1-income family due to one parent becoming disabled.

The one parent's income was just enough that we didn't qualify for anything like free or reduced lunches, but their income wasn't enough to 100% sustain the family at all times.  We also didn't qualify for any assistance with housing or food, other than being able to visit the food pantry.  And back then, people were not as generous with their donations as today.

I will 100% admit that I grew up with a negative view of those on assistance that stemmed from jealously.  My friends who were on food stamps didn't seem to miss as many meals as I did.  They also didn't have to go with teeth that hurt from cavities.  They didn't have to speak with the teacher in private to get sat at the front of the room because they couldn't see great and their parents couldn't afford new glasses.

When you get nothing for Christmas even though one parent is working 2 jobs and you're working a part time job and your friend whose mom is on assistance with no job gets a brand new Starter Jacket (those were huge in the 90s) and a new discman, it pisses you off.  [/quote]

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