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Rich or Poor — who’s the happier one?
Oh Mom! I want a new computer! I want a new dress for the party. I can't wear the same old one!
And tired of their children’s constant complaining, parents are forced to bow down before the endless wishes of their pampered child. This kind of scenario may be common in many rich households. But does the rich child ever notice how he’s unable to remain content and glad despite all his wants being fulfilled.
Compare the personality of the children who grow up in a wealthy household with the ones who are much less fortunate and you’ll notice a vast difference. Is poverty a great enemy to human happiness? Well, that’s not usually the case. Rich children are more likely to feel insecure. They may become rash and arrogant if any of their demands is ignored or overlooked. Moreover, due to their constant demands being fulfilled, they become proud and this leads them to viewing the less fortunate ones with an increasing lack of respect. They have everything at their disposal and so fail to understand the worth of their possessions. The child who grows up in a pampered environment is much less capable of facing hardships and obstacles that come his way in the world.
Looking at the lives of children who are not even supplied with the basic necessities of life, one will see signs of contentment and satisfaction in them. Though they may experience feelings of deprivation at times, they are mostly thankful for what God has given them. They understand the importance of hard work and hardships and so realise the worth of their possessions.
The main point is that wealth does not decide human happiness and money cannot replace the pleasure of having good relationships. Any child, whether rich or poor, can remain happy as long as he realises that restraint and responsibility are more valuable than gold and silver. They can remain happy as long as they honour their responsibilities, relationships, friendships, their love, etc.
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