“I want my kids to always think we’re poor.”
28 Aug 2025 · 1 min

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In this German monologue, the speaker reflects on a past belief that telling children they are poor—even when the family is wealthy—helps keep them humble and shields them from material concerns. He now argues that this strategy is counterproductive. It sends mixed messages, creates confusion when children witness affluent lifestyles, and can feel like betrayal when they later discover the family’s true wealth. The speaker highlights how such deception can lead children to resent missed financial support (e.g., a $50,000 college boost) and feel misled about their parents’ resources. He concludes that there are better, more honest ways to teach children about money without pretending to be poor.










