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[–] landwhaleintolerance 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

My parents are like this as well. They taught me early on to work for the things I wanted, even if they could afford them. Really instilled the value of spending smart and working hard. Now they pay for me to attend college, and it almost feels awkward, as if I don't deserve it since I am not paying for it. I tell them I appreciate it all the time and can only hope to do the same for my future kids someday. Hopefully they would view it the same way, as a gift, and not an entitlement.

But to answer your question, I believe there are many upper class parents who drill work ethic and personal responsibility from a young age.