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Flames0910 · 02-25-2021, 12:03 PM

So many things TBH. Parents taught me the value of hard work and saving but didn't have a tonne of money to spoil us kids with. We didn't know any better because we were young and sheltered growing up in a small town, but I hope I can strike a better balance when I have a family of my own.

To make matters worse, my best friend was the kid who's parents were rolling in it.

• Lakefront cottage plus waterskiing boat
• Sega in the car, Dreamcast at home, new computer in the bedroom
• Cable TV and two home theatre setups (we had one TV and an antenna that gave us 6 channels haha)
• Weekly trips to the city and regular restaurant meals
• Birthday parties at chuck-e-cheese, pizza hut, etc.
• $10/week allowance or something crazy, we got $1/week and did chores for extra $$
• Decent car when old enough to drive

I do remember his family drank 1% milk though, which at the time I thought tasted like water (we drank 2% so small luxuries I guess?). Now that my partner and I are reasonably well off we also drink 1% lol

02-25-2021, 12:03 PM	#46
Flames0910 First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	So many things TBH. Parents taught me the value of hard work and saving but didn't have a tonne of money to spoil us kids with. We didn't know any better because we were young and sheltered growing up in a small town, but I hope I can strike a better balance when I have a family of my own. To make matters worse, my best friend was the kid who's parents were rolling in it. • Lakefront cottage plus waterskiing boat • Sega in the car, Dreamcast at home, new computer in the bedroom • Cable TV and two home theatre setups (we had one TV and an antenna that gave us 6 channels haha) • Weekly trips to the city and regular restaurant meals • Birthday parties at chuck-e-cheese, pizza hut, etc. • $10/week allowance or something crazy, we got $1/week and did chores for extra $$ • Decent car when old enough to drive I do remember his family drank 1% milk though, which at the time I thought tasted like water (we drank 2% so small luxuries I guess?). Now that my partner and I are reasonably well off we also drink 1% lol Last edited by Flames0910; 02-25-2021 at 12:26 PM.