[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, maybe you are right Cashy.
But is it not the case that ALL parents wish for their children a better life than they themselves had?
Having said that, it isn't right to just give children what they ask for. They need to be taught that they have to earn what they get. That is certainly the premise that I used when bringing up my daughter.
Things that come easy are seen to have little value.....but I have no doubt that this maxim has fallen by the wayside as some parents do not give their time......so compensate by giving material things.( please note......I did say SOME PARENTS)