If you can’t live according to your own values, what is it for? Love this piece - it resonates with my own approach to life. Just to reassure you - I have two wonderful and successful children who have thrived under the “experience rather than stuff” mantra. Both say that they are grateful for their upbringing which was fun and warm and sometimes very challenging and we remain very close. Communication is the key. Privileged or not, hugs are essential:-)