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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess an advantage of growing up poor like me is that not traveling often doesn’t bother me in the least.  Grow up OP.  [/quote]

Same.  We now have big trips every five years or so, and now that some of our kids are working, they live cheap and fund their own travels.  Travel cheap when you are young, and you won't have to worry about what the Joneses are doing. Stay in a youth hostel, eat at the local holes in the wall. Better yet, hang out with people who are more like you - so you don't have to compare!

Our kids knew that when they were little, we had less money, and our "big trip" was to Disney every few years, because that is what they wanted, so we had to scrimp and save.  Those are our memories, and we are more than thankful, because DH and I did not get that growing up. (That, and no way we could afford Disney more than a couple times!).

It also helps to teach your children about saving money for what they prioritize - be it travel, or whatever.  I don't understand people with less money not willing to sacrifice and stay/eat at the "not fancy" places, nor do I understand the "bragging rights" mission.  You are on vacation - enjoy your family, instead of posting on social media a million times per day.

No matter where you get to vacation, enjoy these precious days, OP, seriously.[/quote]

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