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[quote=Anonymous]I think the big idea here is that it feels different to give up something you already have (that's sacrificing) then to choose not to acquire something you don't already have (a luxury).

I make about $90,000 and send my one kid to public.  It's easy for me to imagine that if I added $30,000 after tax, I could send him to private school.  After all, I've already figured out how to live my life "comfortably" on my salary.  I have obviously made a lot of choices (e.g. I chose 2 bedroom condo with a decent commute, and lots within walking distance over a small house in a different neighborhood.  I choose expensive summer programs for my kid, and drive a crappy car. . . ) but those choices are made, and if I suddenly had that $30,000, I wouldn't feel like I'd be giving up the nicer car, the trip to Europe, the backyard because I'm used to not having them.  In contrast, I think if you have something, 2,400 square feet, or a lawn service, or nanny, or a short commute, or a SAHP, or a backyard pool, then you're used to them, and they feel essential.  Giving them up hurts.
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