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Originally Posted by Sliver
I would begrudge that because it was easier to accumulate wealth for boomers with good paying jobs, low education costs and cheap real estate. They really had to navigate the world poorly to not do better on average than somebody born in, say, 1997.
So while it is "their money", money was easier to come by than it is now. I think a cruise is selfish AF if you have kids who are struggling. I don't get how you could have fun sipping on margaritas on some ostentatious floating oil burner if you have kids renting a basement suite because they can't save a down payment. A down payment you could have bought if you didn't go on a cruise or two.
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This discussion is starting to go down a philosophical path, though. Haven't you already bought cars for your kids? You've already given them so many advantages in life. To what point do you mouthfeed your young'uns before they have to go and hunt for their own food?
I'm not criticising at all. As mentioned my parents have always supported me (I'm 28 and typing this from their living room after eating groceries they paid for).