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Worth share.

People who grew up poor often display these 9 behaviors as adults

The impact of our childhood on our adult lives is immense, especially when it comes to financial circumstances. Growing up poor can deeply shape our behaviors, habits and mindset.
It’s not about stereotypes or assumptions, but understanding the realities of poverty and how they influence a person’s life. Often, those who have experienced this kind of upbringing display certain behaviors as adults.

1) They value experiences over possessions
Poverty in childhood often leads to a deep understanding of the impermanence of material things. Growing up poor means learning to live without the latest gadgets or designer clothes, focusing instead on the essentials.
As adults, those who grew up poor often carry this mindset with them. They tend to value experiences over material possessions, preferring to spend their money on creating memories rather than acquiring things.

2) They are resourceful and innovative
Growing up poor often means learning to make do with what you have. It’s about being resourceful, innovative, and finding solutions in unlikely places.
I remember growing up we would put flour in a scrambled egg so we could have more relish.

3) They often have a strong work ethic
Growing up in poverty can instill an incredibly powerful work ethic. The necessity to contribute to the family’s income at an early age, or witnessing the hard work of their parents just to make ends meet, can have a significant impact.
Some of us grew up selling bottles and never got embarrassed with rejection at a tender age.

4) They are empathetic and compassionate
When you’ve experienced hardship firsthand, it can make you more understanding and empathetic towards others going through the same. This empathy is often seen in adults who grew up in poverty.

5) They are cautious with money
Living in a state of financial insecurity can leave a lasting impact. For many people who grew up poor, this translates into being extremely cautious with money as adults.
This is because one appreciates at a tender age that money comes from one’s sweat and that it’s scarce.

6) They cherish relationships
When material possessions are scarce, relationships often take center stage. Many people who grew up poor tend to place a high value on their relationships as adults.

7) They appreciate small pleasures
Growing up without a lot of money often means learning to find joy in the smallest of things.

8 ) They are resilient
Resilience is often a trait forged in the fires of adversity. People who grew up poor have often faced more than their share of challenges. These experiences can foster a deep resilience that carries into adulthood.

9) They never take things for granted
Perhaps the most significant behavior seen in adults who grew up poor is a profound sense of gratitude. They’ve experienced what it’s like to have very little, and as a result, they rarely take things for granted.

Growing up poor can therefore instill a profound sense of gratitude that enriches their lives in numerous ways. It’s about recognizing the value in what we have and appreciating it fully.

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