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[quote=Anonymous]I think this item messaged previously below sums things up pretty well.  Instead of more meals at home, you can pick up or have something shipped to you.  Instead of playing outside for nothing, the kids go to a jump zone, or some other activity with expense. Instead of pick-up sports, there are more organized and competitive leagues, heaven forbid you do not have proper gear or training because your child might not do well.  Add in cost of phones, computers, TVs, meaning that most people have multiple devices.  Also travel, while incredible to be able to go anywhere in the world with enough money, still more than that road trip when you were a kid.  More costly healthcare.  Etc. Etc.  And of course real estate in some locations.

Life has generally become more expensive, well beyond traditional inflation.  The argument in response could be that you do not need to partake, or that you are getting something in exchange for those added costs.  But as this thread seems to suggest, these items may not necessarily buy you greater happiness or fulfillment.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, OP.  That was normal.  Now avocado toast is normal.  It's all relative, but don't judge your childhood by today's standards.  [/quote]

Right? When I was a child in the 80s bologna sandwiches on wonder bread were normal. Not avocado toast and gluten free pasta. Birthday parties were not at bounce houses, but in the party room in our apartment building with pin thr tail on the donkey. Vacations were to Ocean City and a screen was ONE TV we shared with bunny ears in the living room. I wore jelly shoes and converse. If I was lucky I got the Reebok high tops.

People today wonder why they will work until their are dead? Lol! [/quote][/quote]

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