JUST ASK | 成长不烦恼
本文作者： teens
Q Dear Dale, My family is relatively poor. So when my classmates buy new phones or talk about their new clothes, I feel embarrassed (难堪的) and inferior (自卑的). What can I do? Linda A Dear Linda, As I have five siblings (兄弟姐妹), my parents didn’t have a lot of money when I was your age either, so I can relate to your situation. When you grow older, however, you’ll realize that you’re gaining something now that no amount of money can buy: character. Growing up without having everything you want only makes you appreciate (珍惜) the value of things. As a teenager, I, like you, often felt jealous of my classmates. They always seemed to have the latest gadgets (小玩意) and coolest clothes, while most of the things I owned were years old, passed down from my older brother and sister. Once I was old enough to get a job, however, I realized how much hard work goes into being able to afford clothes or tickets to the cinema. This isn’t to say that people with wealthy parents don’t appreciate the value of money, but growing up with almost nothing makes earning things all by yourself feel extra special. And the most important thing to remember is that having money doesn’t necessarily make a person better than another one. Indeed, as the late US comedian WC Fields once said, “A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.” So, it doesn’t matter if a person is rich or poor – behind everything, you’re still you. Dale |  |
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