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Kinda both.

Socially, I'm so far behind that it's not even funny. They had been married for about 14-5 years at my age. My brother was 12ish, and I was about 10. They both had friends and big family circles. Coworkers that they got along with and just all around had a lot of people in their lives.

Me, not so much. Nothing at all to show for myself. No friends. Not dating, never had any kind of significant other. I feel like such a loser being nearly 40 being in this situation. It bothers me a lot, and I'm sure it bothers them too.

On the other hand, despite working constantly they had no money. Dad blew all his the instant he got it. All of mom's went towards bills and food. Often had to let the power be cut so we could have food, or go hungry for a week till she got paid again.

On that note, once my brother and I grew up and got jobs we managed to get the household on it's feet and have all of us start saving money. We actually managed to get ahead of the bills and can actually afford some luxuries now. I haven't been employed for quite a while, but my savings and some other endeavors have paid enough to keep my finances on a slow decline instead of a nosedive. I believe I've currently got more money than either of my parents have ever had... Which isn't even a lot. It's a lot to us, but almost certainly not to some of you. :/

So yeah, I'm more financially secure than they were.