Do Aussie Kids Get Life Too Easy
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Do Aussie Kids Get Life Too Easy
I can only speak for Perth here, but I find that due to the amount of wealth around this State, kids get things too easy and are generally spoiled. I have seen kids being bought expensive cars once they pass their tests, iphones seem to be common amongst young kids and teenagers, and kids generally have all the latest expensive toys.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
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Re: Do Aussie Kids Get Life Too Easy
I'd +1 that considering some of the guys I've seen in uni,
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
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Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
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Re: Do Aussie Kids Get Life Too Easy
I'd +1 that considering some of the guys I've seen in uni,
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
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I'm a geology student and thus my prospects are pretty good, I do however feel it's a bit of a kick in the teeth as I see $3K a semester go missing from my bank account at the same time an apprentice gets grants from the government. Then again I actually enjoy my course of study so can't really complain.
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surely I don't come across as an arts student?
I'm a geology student and thus my prospects are pretty good, I do however feel it's a bit of a kick in the teeth as I see $3K a semester go missing from my bank account at the same time an apprentice gets grants from the government. Then again I actually enjoy my course of study so can't really complain.
I'm a geology student and thus my prospects are pretty good, I do however feel it's a bit of a kick in the teeth as I see $3K a semester go missing from my bank account at the same time an apprentice gets grants from the government. Then again I actually enjoy my course of study so can't really complain.
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I can only speak for Perth here, but I find that due to the amount of wealth around this State, kids get things too easy and are generally spoiled. I have seen kids being bought expensive cars once they pass their tests, iphones seem to be common amongst young kids and teenagers, and kids generally have all the latest expensive toys.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
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Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
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Same the world over my friend.
I can only speak for Perth here, but I find that due to the amount of wealth around this State, kids get things too easy and are generally spoiled. I have seen kids being bought expensive cars once they pass their tests, iphones seem to be common amongst young kids and teenagers, and kids generally have all the latest expensive toys.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
I find it hard to set some values for my kids and learn them the value of money, when all around them, their mates seem to get bought very expensive toys. I also find a lot of parents, due either to working away, or as a result of a divorce situation, overspoil their kids due to guilt.
Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
I know the rest of the world are not living like this and can’t help thinking we are living in one big bubble here.
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Re: Do Aussie Kids Get Life Too Easy
Seems coal may be hard hit with the mining tax though?
-off topic -
Hoping thorium will kick off in a big way over the next 20-40 years, if the supporting technology is developed Australia would reap the rewards in a big way considering how much of the stuff we have.
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No-one is going to earn big money as a tradie until they have completed their apprenticeship - just like going to Uni really except that as an apprentice you get (lowly) paid because you are actually doing something useful for your employer as well as learning.
However I agree with the OP's basic premise, that your kids will only appreciate the value of things if they have had to do something to earn them. My daughters both worked as checkout chicks at school to be able to buy the things they wanted - I supplied the necessities but not the trendy stuff!
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I'd +1 that considering some of the guys I've seen in uni,
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
On the last point I often wonder if I'm doing the right thing by going to uni (which is crippling my finances) when I see the apprentices who are fully supported by the government and earning a wage whilst enjoying better job opportunities.
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Where is the incentive for kids to do well at school when they know they can leave school and get $120k for driving a truck in the mines, or be a tradie and earn more than those in professional roles. It is no wonder that this state comes up short in the standard of education.
Which role is more 'professional'?