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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yeah, I hate this too. But the richer we get, the more I see it.

Husband and I are both from pretty middle class origins, but now have good salaries, our kids are in private, country club membership, etc. basic rich bit$$ stuff. Our peers, even some of our closest friends, are heavily floated by their parents. I've had to learn how to turn off the "ick" factor in this. It's just the way that this tribe of people operate. [/quote]

Why is it an "ick" factor? If the parents can easily afford it, why not help their kids/family now? 
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Ever watched someone cheat on a test and then get inducted into national honor society?  It's the same feeling. It's not real accomplishment, but for the vast majority, it looks like it is. [/quote]

How on earth can you compare an adult kid getting financial gifts from their parents to Cheating?

Do you really go around comparing your friends and acquaintances to see who "has the nicer car and nicer home" and then wonder well did they really do it themselves or did family help? Who really cares what it looks like?  
Unless the person getting money goes around bragging about how much they have....otherwise who gives a shit?!?! 
Life is not a competition...once you realize that you might be a happier, nicer person.

Sounds more like you are jealous. [/quote]

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