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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up solidly middle class (my parents grew up on food stamps and school free lunch), and my husband grew up in poverty and I've noticed more differences in upbringing/class than I previously knew existed.

Preventative medicine:  Everyone should be seeing a primary care physician or a pediatrician(kids) at least once a year for a physical.  Kids should get an annual eye exam, and everyone should see the dentist 2x a year.  If your child has a suspected broken bone or serious sprain, take them to an orthopedist.  DH has a bone in his wrist that healed wonky bc he never told his mom he fell out of a tree bc he knew they didn't have money for a doctor.  If your kid needs stitches in the ER, ask for a plastic surgeon.

Have your kids start hand writing thank you notes in Kindergarten.  At age 8-9, they should read: "Dear _____, Thank you for coming to my birthday party.  I love the _____ you got me [thing about the gift they like]. Your Friend, Kid".

Table manners and how to make small talk are huge.

Send your kids to camp.

Encourage playing a musical instrument, even if it's just the school band in elementary/middle school.

Take pool/beach towels to the pool/beach, not bath towels.

Make volunteering as a family a part of your life---we packed food deliveries for a local food pantry every night one week a month.

Take your kids to children's theatre regularly---appreciation for the arts is a great gift.

Have a hobby that makes you happy and model for your kids taking time for yourself.

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