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[–] BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.world 218 points 3 months ago (57 children)

This is a fluff piece written by someone in a rich bubble.

The 2 year old and 4 year old have no concept of money, the 4 year old did not "do most of the work" in a lemonade stand, and they do not have "their own money" to spend. Picking up after yourself and putting dishes in the sink are not chores, and kids this age aren't taking out the trash - of course they enjoy it when mummy does it and makes a big deal of how grown up the kids are for helping, and probably rewards then for it.

None of the ideas are innovative or relevant to most parents, and particularly not with a kids that age. This is just one rich bored parent with young kids sharing their "experiences". Pretty out of touch with reality.

[–] dogsnest@lemmy.world 50 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

"Look! My kids are almost like other kids, except they're spoiled-wealthy-at-birth!"

--businessinsider.com

[–] Emmie@lemmings.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Every parent wants to spoil their kids. So they have it better than they had at their age. It’s just how it is. Your parents couldn’t afford Lego? You will buy the biggest set etc

[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Yep mine have a shitload of legos, plus the power wheels cars that I never got to have as a kid

Definitely not every parent.

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