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chris2008 · 08-17-2005, 04:04 AM

Middle class for me.
My parents started with nothing in the early 50s as both sides had lost everything during WWII. While engaged, he studied and Mom had an office job. Both saved hard to be able to marry soon.
Thereafter my dad had his university diploma and good jobs. So they were able to build a small house with 2 apartments (upstairs apartment for inlaws) in 1960.
Mom was a SAHM.
I am an only child but far away from being spoiled. We exchanged childrens clothes, toys, books, magazines with all our relatives.
Every purchase was discussed. Mom saved lots of her housekeeping allowance.

Almost all my friends and their families lived like that. Those who had more did not show off.

08-17-2005, 04:04 AM	#9
chris2008 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 234	Middle class for me. My parents started with nothing in the early 50s as both sides had lost everything during WWII. While engaged, he studied and Mom had an office job. Both saved hard to be able to marry soon. Thereafter my dad had his university diploma and good jobs. So they were able to build a small house with 2 apartments (upstairs apartment for inlaws) in 1960. Mom was a SAHM. I am an only child but far away from being spoiled. We exchanged childrens clothes, toys, books, magazines with all our relatives. Every purchase was discussed. Mom saved lots of her housekeeping allowance. Almost all my friends and their families lived like that. Those who had more did not show off.