I saved for two years to take my family on a nice vacation and then my son complained the whole time that it was not as good as his friend's trip to Europe, and I felt like my sacrifice meant nothing.
More people experience this than they realize.
The invisible nature of parental sacrifice creates a painful disconnect between adult effort and child gratitude, undermining the emotional reward of providing.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.