Thursday, October 21, 2021

My Daughter’s Friend Was Shocked At Our Modest House — Because Of Privilege

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My Daughter’s Friend Was Shocked At Our Modest House — Because Of Privilege

Imagine being a child born into this kind of wealth, never knowing any different. This is how many of our friends’ kids are. The only thing they know is privilege. Their world is always clean and shiny, the food organic and fresh, the clothes crisp and brand name, the Christmases huge, and the vacations lavish. So when my daughter’s best friend first walked into my new house, she literally didn’t know what to think. She honestly seemed kind of appalled.

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