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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a little different, but sometimes I am frustrated because I've always played by the rules and tried to do the right thing. I have a job that helps people so I make less money. I'm honest in my dealings. Meanwhile I often see people who cut corners in life, focus only on themselves, are dishonest, and they get ahead. I don't want to change, or think I could even change because of how I was raised, but sometimes it feels so unfair. [/quote]

This. I started feeling this way before kids, and having kids only makes it worse because I put effort into teaching my child to be a decent person, and then have to explain why that's important when it's very obvious that people who are willing to break the rules often come out on top. It can really rattle your value system. Especially because I am not religious so it's not like it's about getting into heaven or something. I just honestly believe it's important to treat others with kindness and that the world would be better if we all did this. So many people disagree though, or view it as an opening to take advantage.[/quote]

Me three.  [/quote]

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