11 Things You’d Never Understand – Unless You Grew up Poor

Most crusaders of the “wealth isn’t everything” movement are testaments that there are things some folks would never understand as they grew up in better living conditions.

According to an online forum, here are some things you will only relate to if you grew up poor.

Many can’t imagine a life where they did not receive allowances from their parents. Ironically, some cannot imagine a life where they did receive allowances from their parents.

No Such Thing As Allowance

Vacationing is an excellent way for the family to bond and relax, but even the smallest vacation costs hundreds of dollars — money they could use for food or necessities. 

No Vacations

Having broke parents meant you rarely got to take part in class trips, activities, or events. You probably could not afford the fee and missed all the fun your classmates had.

No Class Trips

One may be dying to see Taylor Swift live, but they certainly would if they didn’t have food to eat. 

No Concerts

Health is wealth, but enjoying one without the other is hard. And when “wealth” is absent, you can only afford to visit the doctor when it’s something really serious. Life-and-death serious. 

No Visiting The Doctor

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