Money vs Happiness

Money can/ cannot buy happiness.

     It is fairly safe to assert that money is an integral part of our life and

hardly anyone can survive without it. However, it is not always true

that a lump sum of money brings much joy to its owner. Although,

some people believe that being rich is a pure definition of happiness.

     Personally, I am inclined to believe that a person has more important

values in their lives than money. Firstly, being healthy is already

enough to be happy. One can be filthy rich, but he is bound to feel

miserable if he is incurably sick. Secondly, a loyal family and

supportive friends are another important aspect of our life. Under no

circumstances is it possible to buy love and respect a family can offer

to its members.

     Nevertheless, people who are prone to believe that money does bring

plenty of satisfaction name some exceptional opportunities wealthy

people have. Expensive houses and cars, the possibility to travel to

any distination in the world, quality education and health service are

among the most desirable things that can be obtained in exchange for

money.

    Even though they may be partly right, it is important not to forget that

money is helpless when it comes to people’s relationships. Nobody

can be called a happy person if there is noone who sincerely love and

support them.

    In conclusion, I maintain that money plays crucial role in making a

person feel secure and content. But few people would deny that only

good health and sincere relationship enable us to be totally satisfied 

with our lives.

Pocket Money

Some people think parents should/ should not give money to their children.

     Many parents consider giving a weekly allowance to their children 

a normal practice. However there is an opinion that children are not 

mature enough to deal with money and this will only spoil them. Who 

is right? 

     I am of the opinion that youngsters should have some sum of money 

for their own spending. First of all, it would be irresponsible of parents 

if they did not provide money for such essential expanses such as lunch 

at school or transportation fees. Moreover, children are likely to feel 

more confident if they have some extra money to buy some snack or 

stationary they may need. What is more, having to decide how to spend 

money effectively a child learns about its value and grow to appreciate it. 

     Nevertheless, the opponents of this view claim that pocket money 

can do nothing but spoil offspring. They will buy unnecessary items such 

as sweets. Furthermore, there is a risk that they will get used to receiving 

an allowance and will take it for granted. 

     Although they may be partly right, I do not see any harm in providing 

children with small amount of money. Through practising to allocate, save 

it up and invest their allowance they will become sensible with money. 

     To sum up, I firmly believe that it is parent’s duty to help children to 

understand the meaning of money. There is no better way to do this than 

to let them be fully responsible for a small amount of money provided on 

a daily basis.