Poverty is a criminal offense in America.

[Zazzy]

it's always such a big difference when i compare my life to rich people's lives. I don't care much for the material goods, but If I am being honest I definitely really want that feeling that it's ok if I screw up, my family will still be fine.

The biggest difference between my worldview/life and that of my poorer friends is that I have never had to worry about breaking my leg or cancer or something like that ruining me or my family financially. It's not a financial worry at all. Otherwise, it's pretty small stuff, since I don't like fancy cars or jewelry and I make most of our clothes. The dividing line is about worry about unforeseen events, not about stuff.

And also the fact that you can do whatever you like and not worry about income is definitely enviable, my choice of education has always been motivated by potential income.

I'm grateful for it. If there is something bad about it, it's that it sometimes causes some friend friction, because I tend to want to pick up the check because I can easily afford it, and that gets insulting to people eventually. Also, if people need to borrow money, it can cause some issues, since I will only lend money if I am fully OK if I never get it back. If I am willing to lend money, it has to be money I'd be willing to gift.