People who grew up rich: what did you think was normal until you learned otherwise?

My family had 2 live in nannies (one for me, one for my sibling) and a live in housekeeper. I hate calling these women "nannies" and "housekeeper" because to me they were and still are my Aunties. Until the age of 9 or 10 I thought that it was commonplace and that every family had the same caregivers living in their home.

My parents also called our summer house "The Condo". I grew up believing that condos were large summer homes in gated communities.

Classes outside of school. Ballet. French. Swimming. Gymnastics. Tennis. I thought every girl took classes after school.

Going to "The Club" for lunch.

My first year of college my roommate had to explain to me that WIC was not a "gift" to ALL new mothers. I was pretty pissed that ALL new mothers do not get a Congratulations! in the form of free cheese and milk :(

My parents are wealthy and happy. I chose to be comfortable and happy when I grew up. Im in my 30's now. I drive a 2011 Toyota. I live in a townhouse. I have debt from college. My parents offer to help me out (they think I'm struggling) but I love my life. It's mine and I won't let them buy any part of it.

I also do not tell people about my childhood or my parents

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