So, I love my family. But this year I was struck by something. My youngest sister is 12 now and lives in a richer area of LA. Her Christmas was good in terms of material goods, but towards the end of the day she became completely frustrated over the fact that she wasn't given a new iPhone 6s. She has a 5s... And she's 12....
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chef:
I just offended my coworker by saying her family gives too lavishly. One of her sister's gifts was a $500 purse. Some designer I don't even know who it is, bc I don't care about that crap. But I mean seriously...who needs a $500 purse ? The whole tale she regaled me with involved one after the other gift that cost more than $100. One of them was a $100 thermos cup!? My husband's family is the same way and it is so overwhelming. Everyone is concerned with how much they spent and whether they got enough in return. Sorry for the rant on your post ! Haha. I do agree that it would be nice if the girl appreciated what she has. I think younger siblings often think they never get enough.
thescottness:
@chefbeth I think it's a trend in today's culture to put a price tag on things and try to outspend the other person. At least it is in some places, like a lot of LA. But then again I think it's been a problem for most of human history, it just seems amplified by the culture of advertising and consumerism we're caught in.
. Im glad my experience is able to help people honestly. I replied to your post in the break up club so i wont say too much here besides: keep your head up man, it will get better!
