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In today’s fast-paced world, where both parents are often working full-time jobs, guilt can creep in quickly. You miss a few school events. You get home after bedtime. You feel like you’re not showing up enough as a mom or dad.
And so, to make up for it, you decide to go big because you really believe your kids are going to love it. You book an over-the-top family vacation – the kind of trip that screams “We’re doing great!” or “Let me show you how much money we are making!”
But here’s the problem: you’re likely spending money you shouldn’t, and worse, your kids won’t even remember it. If they are under the age of 5, let’s face it, you are doing this for own edification and not for memories that your kids will thank you for one day.
Young children remember how they felt more than what they did. (iStock)
Let’s take one of the most common examples: Disney World.