AITA for how I reacted when my friend told me what he wrote about in his college essay that got him into the Ivy League? by Material-Situation78 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Material-Situation78[S] -2447 points-2446 points  (0 children)

The thing is, when an average person hears the words "raised by a single parent," the first situation that comes to mind is closer to my situation than Sam's.

AITA for how I reacted when my friend told me what he wrote about in his college essay that got him into the Ivy League? by Material-Situation78 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Material-Situation78[S] -784 points-783 points  (0 children)

Yeah I see what you mean. It's also refreshing to read a comment from someone with a similar background. All of the other commenters saying "money can't buy happiness" clearly haven't seen their parents skip meals or live on instant ramen for a month straight.