His thought process was probably "I had X, so my family will have X", without realizing how X has become less affordable over the years due to stagnant wages an

His thought process was probably "I had X, so my family will have X", without realizing how X has become less affordable over the years due to stagnant wages and rising costs. X can represent: * Children going to a college of their choice * A catered formal wedding * Owning a home * Choosing a career based on interests rather then financial stability * Having a telecom connection (cable, internet, cell phone) etc, etc...