> in specific areas like middle school where it is still seen as important to try to project wealth. Surely it's not middle school when people try to project w

> in specific areas like middle school where it is still seen as important to try to project wealth. Surely it's not middle school when people try to project wealth the most.. kids care more about who has an iPhone than adults but adults project wealth _a lot_ more than kids overall: fancy cars, homes, holidays etc. More expensive things are also nicer than their cheaper counterparts but I think most people would be lying if they don't say having access to them also gives them some status boost, if only internally. Can't turn off the monkey in the head easily.