Quote Originally Posted by GTScoob
Why not try to do something to better that then? The best investment in these times is to invest in the next generation. I doubt I need to tell you this though, but raise your kids to be immune to the consumerist bullshlt that is rampant in our society.
Unfortunately, that's almost an impossible battle to win. They'll either be swept up into it by their own free will, or the world around them will force them to assimilate into the social norm.