People from different socioeconomic classes face entirely different sets of problems, trials, and experiences. Because of this, their experiences in childrearing are very different. … [Read more...]
Changing Relationships To Bridge The Gap
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Generation gap is a common term used in today’s world. It is not uncommon to hear an elder say “We were much obedient and adaptable when we were young” This simple statement describes the feelings towards the younger generation. Elders feel that today’s generation is privileged and they are not realizing the value of all the amenities that their parents have provided. Whereas the younger generation feels that the so called privileges are actually necessities. With increase in income and availability of materialistic resources to fulfill one desire, human beings are losing focus on … [Read more...]
How Class Affects Marriage
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Some believe the old adage that "love conquers all". However, research paints a different picture. Couples that are lower class, middle class, and upper class all have different expectations and experiences in their marriages. People in the lower class tend to have the most difficult time in their marriages. Money is the number one reason for divorce in the United States, and those that are in a lower socioeconomic class have the hardest time with money. Stress related to financial problems, problems paying bills, and other financial trip-ups can cause a lot of stress in a marriage. As a … [Read more...]
Middle Class Lifestyle And Aspirations
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Every society is divided into several categories based on socio economic status. Societies are broadly classified as lower class, middle class and the upper class. As the name signifies, lower classes have the least amount of income and have a meager lifestyle. Middle class individual earn moderately and live a decent life style with basic comforts. Top of the pyramid are the upper classes who live the life of opulence and extravaganza. Middle class individuals are educated and are called the working class or professionals. They are heavily impacted by increasing taxes, petrol prices and … [Read more...]
What to Wear on a First Date
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Did the man of your dreams just ask you out? Congratulations! Now, catch your breath and think about what you’ll wear. Don’t panic. Although this is an important decision, there are a few things to consider that will narrow down your choices. What Will You Be Doing? If you’ve been asked out to dinner at a swanky restaurant, go for that little black number. It’s not only a classic, but it will make you look like a million bucks. For a refined, understated look, style your hair in an up-swept do and take it easy on the jewelry and the makeup. On the other hand, if you’re going to an … [Read more...]
Upper Class Life Style- An Insight
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We all have seen various magazines and emails displaying celebrity lifestyles. The opulence and the extravaganza shown in these magazines are out of the world for an average man. Many middle class families can only dream of living in a mansion or a spacious bungalow. The amount of money spent on interiors of these mansions is greater than the annual income of at least 5 middle class families. Upper class life style is based on the principle of displaying wealth. These individuals are insecure about their positions and hence want to display their wealth and gain a firm footing in the so … [Read more...]
Importance Of Maintaining Relationships
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is old French saying that you can choose your friend, your enemies and your neighbors but you can never choose your relatives. How true? Whether we like them or we hate them we need to be associated with them because they are our relatives. Relationships are very important for an individual to live peacefully. Relationships add the spice to one’s life. They are the moral support of an individual when he is down. It is important to foster healthy relationships because they are irreplaceable. No technology can give you the warmth and the comfort that a relationship can offer … [Read more...]