I spend money we do not have on my daughter's birthday parties because I cannot bear for her to feel less important than her friends, even though I know this pattern is unsustainable.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to demonstrate love through material provision drives spending that threatens family stability, creating a destructive cycle of emotional expression.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.