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05-16-2007, 09:58 AM
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Real Name: Amy
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When DH and I were growing up neither of our families had a lot of money. My siblings and I just went without and didn't miss it because we never had it to begin with and when we did get something it was special. Once I started making my own money I spent it though!!! I have since learned.
But, anyway, my DH is always worried about money because they never had it. They went entire winters eating deer meat and canned veggies. He is scarred for life and is obsessed with building our savings and being debt free which isn't a bad thing - but being obsessed with it and making me work until we're totally debt free is IMO. The time is almost here though and I can stay home with my kiddos! :happy dance:
I have to say I never heard my folks fight about money and DH did - still does!!! So, I would say that is the difference. If you fight about money in front of the kids it can do damage, if not, I think they will just have happy childhoods.
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