feelin' bourgeoise, but divide between boomers & others

[roadie gal]

From what you say, it sounds like that kid had a choice of being homeless or not. Having a choice makes a big difference in my book.

I'm another one who will not apologize for what I have now. If CPS back in the 60's and 70's was the way it is now, my siblings and I would have been ripped out of our house and put in foster care. We lived with our natural parents, but the situation was very bad. Luckily we had aunts and uncles who bailed us out on more than one occasion. All 4 of us somehow managed to get through school and grow up to be productive people with fairly strong moral compasses, although I have no idea how.

I do have some expensive hobbies, but the household bills always get paid first, with some set aside for emergencies (both mine and for my family). I've worked very hard to get here. If I have the extra to have some fun I can't feel guilty about it.

[shootingstar]

From what you say, it sounds like that kid had a choice of being homeless or not. Having a choice makes a big difference in my book.

I'm another one who will not apologize for what I have now. If CPS back in the 60's and 70's was the way it is now, my siblings and I would have been ripped out of our house and put in foster care. We lived with our natural parents, but the situation was very bad. Luckily we had aunts and uncles who bailed us out on more than one occasion. All 4 of us somehow managed to get through school and grow up to be productive people with fairly strong moral compasses, although I have no idea how.

Yes, the young man had choice to be homeless vs. going back to his father's home which he will after the summer. It's 250 kms. away. At least he'll learn something about self-help this summer.

You were fortunate roadie gal.

I don't know what urban climbing is for..except for climbing onto roofs to sleep while homeless??

Yesterday's conversation also made me feel old.

I'm a pretty ordinary person for those who have met me. However it's a matter of context. Alot of other women would view alot of TE regular forumites here, as atypical.
As for living car-free, and cycling as part of my lifestyle..yes, it's a choice that I dropped my license ages ago (because I was not a good driver. Not safe for me) but to me, now it's more a survival tactic for my health and for transportation options.