Wealthy parents fly first class while kids sit in economy: Humility lesson or blatant selfishness?
5:28 PM EST, December 18, 2023
It's no surprise that wealthy parents often spoil their children. However, Samuel Leeds, a business coach, and his wife present a slightly different approach to this concept. According to them, wealthy individuals shouldn't spoil their children with luxury unconditionally. This unusual view hasn't found much support among internet users.
Reason given for making their children sit in economy class while they enjoy first class
A video was posted on Samuel's TikTok profile showing him on a flight, leaving his children in economy class while heading eagerly toward first class to join his wife. Leeds filmed himself waving goodbye to his daughter, which brought about heated discussion among internet users.
Rich people, don't spoil your kids, he advised.
Leeds also emphasized how he strides through the economy class, declaring that he "worked hard for it" to savor the best flight conditions. He is soon shown arriving at his destination, smiling at his wife waiting for him in premium class, with a meal awaiting them both. Just to clarify, he assured viewers that the nanny remained in the economy class with their children.
Don't worry, the nanny sat with them! Don't spoil your kids.
Leaving children in economy class triggers outrage online: "This seems bizarre to me"
The video caused a massive stir among internet users. Some have accused the couple of being selfish, especially towards their children, while others applaud their attitude. According to the latter group, it's an excellent way to teach their children the value of money. The argument has caused a divide, with neither side being able to convince the other.
"This seems bizarre to me. No matter how rich I was, my children would sit with me", "Do they also have a cabin at their home, so the riches don't get to their head?", "Surely a millionaire can afford tickets in the same class for the whole family...", "I took a vacation with my family in first class and the nanny and the kids were also in the first class with us. This has nothing to do with spoiling", "Don't you want to spend time with your children?" the first group protested.
"This is an excellent idea. It's your money, not theirs. They should learn to earn their own", "I see nothing wrong with this", "I completely agree. Children need to learn respect", "Respect. This will prevent the kids from being entitled" responded the second group.
What are your thoughts on this?
