Totally random post, but I like to watch organization and decluttering videos sometimes (I spend more time watching than doing >_>) and inevitably the minimalism videos will pop up. That's like, totally fine and all, but I have a different opinion when children get involved. I did see one video where this mom was like "oh yeah, we condensed my kids' toys down to like five but that teaches them to be creative with what they already have!!!!!!" and I get that, and I'm not saying these kids should be drowning in tons of toys because yes, they do get overwhelmed if they have too much to play with and decision fatigue kicks in. But what I'm wondering is what's happening behind closed doors. What's happening that isn't broadcast to YouTube? I'm sure at some point the kids are going to start noticing that mom or dad are making tons of money from promoting minimalism and maybe using that for new (expensive) filming equipment but it's just TOO MUCH AND CAPITALIST to buy my kids toys!
And while the parents do counter this with "oh we use the money for experiences instead of toys" and I guess as long as everyone is happy then that's great, but also spending money on experiences (are we talking theme parks? Laser tag? John's Incredible Pizza?) is still kinda putting money into corporations' pockets. You're still spending money. Yes, it's not on tangible objects, but it's still consumerism.
I also just don't agree with minimalism, or at least influencers' concept of it :'D
Like I believe in minimalism in the sense that everything you own brings you joy and/or is functional.
But making lots and lots of money and sitting in an almost empty house doesn't make sense to me.
The money's going somewhere. :'D
Not saying you gotta be in debt to enjoy life, but you can still have hobbies and treat your kids to something every once in a while without ending up on the streets. :D
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