The article highlights the changing landscape of summer vacation expectations, particularly among today's youth. In contrast to the author's middle-class upbringing in the 90s, where vacations were scarce and modest, their children are bombarded with extravagant vacation ideas influenced by peers and social media. This evolution has led to emotional complexities and conversations around vacation planning that the author never faced growing up. The disparity between generations is marked by heightened expectations fueled by societal influences and comparisons amongst friends.
Growing up in the 90s with a middle-class family, summer vacations were never a given, but now, the luxury seems more accessible than ever.
My kids' vacation wishes reflect the pressures of social comparison, fueled by their peers and social media influencers, driving emotional complexity.
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