Kids often overlook their parents' financial struggles, only understanding the cost of living when they start their own journeys. A user asked, “What item seemed pricey once you grew up?”. See top answers.
“Quality clothing. I was raised on hand-me-downs and thrift store clothes. Nothing wrong with that, mind you, but going out into the world as an adult to buy clothes shocked me.”
"Lego. As a kid, I found my parents' reluctance to buy new sets confusing. But now, as an adult, I understand the cost and mentally apologize to my mom."
“I knew that houses were expensive, but not that you had to work your entire life to pay for them, and in some cases, you can work your whole life and not even own one.”
“Baby formula. We basically spend $80-90 a week on either a powder or premixed bottle.
Usually, it’s more than all the rest of the food in our cart combined. Makes no sense.”
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Always puzzled why my retired grandma complained about her bad couch and desired a new one. I thought as an adult, spending hundreds/thousands on a new one is no big deal."
“Good quality cotton kitchen towels. But fortunately, my favorite brand makes certain motifs for years on end, so I managed to collect two complete sets (38 total) in 6 months.”
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