[annesingleton]

No, they sound like well adjusted children from good backgrounds. And I do agree that there is an emphasis on such children to have material goods (I'm considering my own grandchildren here). Material goods would add to their 'happiness' although should not be essential. I suppose that the same way nice clothes, perfume, jewellery etc adds to my happiness - lovely but unnecessary! The young people I have been talking about would not really understand the concept of being involved in family decisions, and although they are encouraged to be involved in community decisions they have little interest or understanding.