Toby wrote:Diamond Dog wrote:
It will be a sad day when I judge the success of my family unit by how much wealth I will pass onto them.
Who said anything about judging success by wealth? If you love your family, then that's what is surely essential. But in more pragmatic terms, wealth is an enabler that gives the next generation a "good start in life". I think that's a natural instinct of any parent. We all want the best for our children.
I would much prefer my children to be balanced and considerate, articulate and successful - based on merit, not privilege or inherited wealth.
This is the difference in our stances though Toby - I want my children to feel loved and believe that will enable them to do well for themselves, whereas your position assumes that the inheritance of wealth is a pre-requisite of having been a good parent.