We live paycheck to paycheck but I keep buying my daughter art supplies because creativity is the one thing money cannot buy later, even though my husband says we cannot afford it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parents must choose between immediate financial stability and investing in children's gifts, creating tension between responsibility and hope.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.