skywhales replied to your post “I wanted to be in clubs in HS but my mom worked full time and we...”
My parents never invested in a single interest I had because of this. I never learned to draw, play any instruments, sing, dance, act, or sculpt. All of these things I wanted to do but they always laughed and said we couldn't afford it. Not even a nice sketchbook and some pencils. It's the worst feeling in the world. It's part of why I don't want kids. I want to be more than financially stable; If they need clothes for choir or a trip money for band, or girl scout fees,
Or SOMETHING for their hobbies, I want to be able to afford it with no problem. It's so sad and torture to not let a kid have hobbies or feel isolated because they can't afford to go to the mall with their friends or even out to steak n shake.
Yeah. The way the economy is rn I would hate to ever have children (I wouldn’t want them anyways but this is a significant factor) just because I wouldn’t want to put them through the strain of economic hardship. It’s so stressful. It’s so lonely. Everything about being poor feels degrading and traumatizing growing up. It’s so sad how money ruins shit for kids.
