Do you Sometimes Wish you were Born into a Different Family?

[My sisters]

What kind of family are you born into? Rich, financially stable, middle class, or poor.

My birth was in the middle class family. We cannot say that we are rich but we have just enough to satisfy our basic needs like food, clothing, education and shelter. Other times we just cannot afford luxuries, costly stuff immediately, but we take care of what we possess. I was brought up in a middle-class family and this has taught me the need to work very hard and be patient. My parents are always willing to go out of their way to give us what we need and despite the lack of finances, they ensure we get what we really need. Such type of upbringing is what has made me value the things that I have rather than assuming that they are normal.

Which kind of family would you want—rich but doesn't give you family time or poor but gives you family time?

[My parents]

In case I had a choice I would rather have a poor family that loves and spends time with me than a rich family which does not even have time with each other. It is important since family time is used to develop good relationships, trust and support. Comfort, material things can be purchased using money, yet love, attention, and care cannot be bought using money. The poor family that eats together, discusses their day and helps each other may be happier than the rich family who hardly sees each other. I think that it is the memories and great connection to family members that are more important than money by itself.

Have yu ever wished to be the child a family that can afford all your needs and wants or vice versa?
Explain

[Mum and junior ones]

Yes, I have sometimes wanted to be in a family that would be in a position to take all my needs and wants honestly and I could be in a better position to cease worrying about my school fees, bills, and the cost of items I need both in school and personal interests. This will make life less stressful and create more opportunities because one will be financially stable.

Nevertheless, I have also understood that having the capacity to purchase it all does not necessarily make one happy. There are rich families that are not communicative and connected. Conversely, less-fortunate families tend to discover how to help each other in a significant manner. Due to this, I have also liked the manner in which my own family collaborates to conquer challenges.

If you were given an opportunity to change your family to another, would you do so? State reasons.

Given a chance to swap my family with another one, I would not do so. My family is not always ideal, however, they are the ones who love and support me to any extent. They have defined who I am and imparted in me good morals that include kindness, respect and perseverance. Altering my family would mean parting with the memories, and experience, and teaching that we have had. Each family has its issues, be they rich or poor and thus switching families would not lead to the better life. I would not like to have another family but I would strive to better my position and make my family proud.

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