@jbblkh I feel you.
Sort of rags to riches childhood myself and I'm still frugal as much as possible.
Heck we recently went on a trip and stayed in a nice hotel with points saved up. Parking next to the hotel was $25 a day, or $19 to walk 15 minutes away. So I went for a walk
. It was nice outside.
I also hate consumerism. I only buy stuff I know can get multiple lives out of it.
If it's possible, I might try to come up with a compromise with the family.
"First, I am incredibly grateful for what you provide for us. With that said, there will come times when my kids wont have anyone, but themselves to rely on and I'd like for them to learn a bit about budgeting. Could we possibly team up and bring them thrifting to try and get some of the stuff they need, and then fill in the gaps for stuff that we can't find?"
"It'd mean a lot to me knowing they can at least get some practice in with budgeting. And take care of themselves if their in a pinch in he future. Not everything, just a few things."