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This is a victim mentality, Please stop it. There are certain things in life, we didn't chose, and the family, with which we are born into is one of them. Our energy should be focused on things we can change and not things we can't.

Rather than complaining, see this it an an opportunity to show the world the stuff you are made of and that you can rise above difficulties and challenges.

You can't change the family you are born into but you change the family that will come through you.

MasterTeeUSA:
You know what is crazy...I never wish to be from another family not to talk of rich people's family. The fact that you think that means you are ungrateful that you are alive, healthy and mentally sound. It is when you see life as half empty that you think that way when you should also look at life as half full. Some were aborted, some were born with illness, some got paralyzed, some have been killed and lots are in positions that cant be changed. You have a life that can be filled of hope, purpose and can be the beginning of a change in your family...and all you see is the meal others have finished cooking...that is greed. Face your life, give thanks, and watch yourself become the changemaker and olu-omo (blessed child)...which is all you need.

I don't think you know what poverty means. You are probably from a middle class family who sees himself as poor. Poverty is when your parents cannot even afford to feed you one square meals a day. You end up begging or stealing just so you don't die of starvation. When you are in such situation, there's nothing to be grateful for. Even the dead will be better off than you.

Ajione:
Sometimes your thinking will be like you should leave home and run away.
But God will always help us.

What about those who were not helped by God and ended up dying in poverty? Stoping roping God's mention into what is not about God.

Chingyyy878:
I’m sure most of us here can relate, you’ll be considering if you should run away and you will be asking God why you didn’t come from Otedola’s family.

When you see your friends with rich parents and you will be like God why me .


It’s crazy !!

that's not true, only kids thinks that. instead fight till you make it. for the fact your father or mother wasn't successful doesn't mean you can't

abobote:
I never thought of that then, maybe coz I'm the last born. I thought my son ones will make it before I grow up

Interesting! So the insurance you had for your sons was merely in your delusions?

Aplaudez:
■ You're actually right op, if your parent owns a house or a leave you a landed property behind for you then you have no idea of what God has done for you especially in this Lagos, I'm still feeling the heat now. Only God knows when last I tasted home made food last, but surely there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Let's be honest! This isn't God doing it but wise parents doing what wise people do, which is make sure they prepare and make certain they have a good future lined up for their brood. All these poor people birthing kids upandan are examples of what parents should never be.

Komu1048:
Thank God n move on. Some people from poor homes goes farther in life, esp if they r into real estate or IT

Which God? Na God make your parents — two capable brains at that — decide say make dem born you even when well aware they do not have anything solid planned for your life and future? Abeg make una shut up about God o'jare!

whippersnapper:
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

That lie is the very reason why today 70% of Nigerians live in poverty and their children continue that legacy even after them.

EscalateTech:
■ Have you ever considered your parents are on a serious elevation from what there parents were?.. It's on you now, be the Otedola for your children.

What nonsense reasoning is this?

Chingyyy878:
I’m sure most of us here can relate, you’ll be considering if you should run away and you will be asking God why you didn’t come from Otedola’s family.

When you see your friends with rich parents and you will be like God why me 😢.


It’s crazy !!

first of all understand where you are and know where u would like to be and u will be amazed how your body system align with that vision..it might take a while but u will surely get there. Don't give up and don't try to do what ur mates are doing know where u are going.

Chingyyy878:
I’m sure most of us here can relate, you’ll be considering if you should run away and you will be asking God why you didn’t come from Otedola’s family.

When you see your friends with rich parents and you will be like God why me 😢.


It’s crazy !!

My parents were not wealthy, but i'v never wished for wealthier parents. I'v only wished to be born in a better country. A more industrialised one. I'm mostly contented with whatever they offer me

GodWrites:
■ You must be a joker. People from poor homes are today armed robbers, kidnappers, beggars, cultists, all because they had no support nor were their basic needs provided. Poor people should be castrated.

Terrible situation ... we are talking of people deprived of chances at a good future all because their parents refused to keep it in their pants.

Chingyyy878:
I’m sure most of us here can relate, you’ll be considering if you should run away and you will be asking God why you didn’t come from Otedola’s family.

When you see your friends with rich parents and you will be like God why me 😢.


It’s crazy !!

This is a very dumb talk. Your parents owe you no other responsibility apart from education if they can afford it.

Wake up and get busy. A lot of successful people made it without rich parents. I wish we could stop being lazy.

Only an id!ot will see everything wrong with my comment.

rex21:
■ My parents were not wealthy, but i'v never wished for wealthier parents. I'v only wished to be born in a better country. A more industrialised one. I'm mostly contented with whatever they offer me

You are saying almost the same thing OP is, so don't dare beat your chest thinking yourself better than him. NO be the parents of those wey dey those industrialized countries build those countries so their children can have a better chance? Why didn't your parents do the same in Nigeria were you live in?

Blitzking:
■ first of all understand where you are and know where u would like to be and u will be amazed how your body system align with that vision..it might take a while but u will surely get there. Don't give up and don't try to do what ur mates are doing know where u are going.

Abeg get away with that nonsense magic talk!

Such has never crossed my mind cos there has never been a cause for it

My current situation right now, I just got back home na so Dem start with calling me idiot, if I get my own money wetin for do make I stay with my snr sister sef. Well , I thank God and hope for better days...

I'm at the stage in life I don't give a fvck about plenty money although I hustle for it, It doesn't freak me to get too much no more. I just want what is going be alright for me. I have learnt and mastered to not let money be my happiness.

You might be surprised to know that some wealthy folk is out there wishing to be like a middle class man for whatever reason it may be.

Checkwell:
This is a very dumb talk. Your parents owe you no other responsibility apart from education if they can afford it.

Wake up and get busy. A lot of successful people made it without rich parents.

..
Because your parents are rich

Checkwell:
■ This is a very dumb talk. Your parents owe you no other responsibility apart from education if they can afford it. Wake up and get busy. A lot of successful people made it without rich parents.

So your parents are really no different from those animals that simply lay eggs somewhere and then abandon the young to fend for themselves or die, abi?

Kobojunkie:
You are saying almost the same thing OP is, so don't dare beat your chest thinking yourself better than him. NO be the parents of those wey dey those industrialized countries build those countries so their children can have a better chance? Why didn't your parents do the same in Nigeria were you live in?

How e take be thesame thing. Una sef na wa o. OP was talking about the wealth grade/status of his parents. And i'm saying i dnt feel bad about my parents own. I just feel bad about this country where its difficult to live ones dreams.

You don't think I know...I am probably from a middle class family....again, you have no clue but I can't blame you. I do not expect you to listen. I have said my piece. If you know my life...you wont even believe I could make it to where I am...sebi you are still with your family...try living with other family members from a young age...you will even prefer your family's poverty. May God bless you...if you cannot see the light.

GodWrites:
I don't think you know what poverty means. You are probably from a middle class family who sees himself as poor. Poverty is when your parents cannot even afford to feed you one square meals a day. You end up begging or stealing just so you don't die of starvation. When you are in such situation, there's nothing to be grateful for. Even the dead will be better off than you.

Chingyyy878:
I’m sure most of us here can relate, you’ll be considering if you should run away and you will be asking God why you didn’t come from Otedola’s family.

When you see your friends with rich parents and you will be like God why me 😢.


It’s crazy !!

Same way your children will question your financial strength...and the loop goes on

Kubin:
na all this kind talk they tire me.

Then hustle for your money and stop blaming your family

rex21:
■ How e take be thesame thing. Una sef na wa o. OP was talking about the wealth grade/status of his parents. And i'm saying i dnt feel bad about my parents own. I just feel bad about this country where its difficult to live ones dreams.

Again, You are saying almost the same thing OP is, so don't dare beat your chest thinking yourself better than him. NO be the parents of those wey dey those industrialized countries build those countries so their children can have a better chance? Why didn't your parents do the same in Nigeria were you live?

phemmyfour:
Same way your children will question your financial strength...and the loop goes on

Please stop with the ridiculous attempts at emotional blackmail. Otedola, the man, probably questioned his parents, but I bet his kid is not doing the same.

Nezan:
■ Then hustle for your money and stop blaming your family

Why can't he do both? What law says he cannot do both?

My phase was Between the ages of 10 and 13 years old 🤣

MasterTeeUSA:
You don't think I know...I am probably from a middle class family....again, you have no clue but I can't blame you. I do not expect you to listen. I have said my piece. If you know my life...you wont even believe I could make it to where I am...sebi you are still with your family...try living with other family members from a young age...you will even prefer your family's poverty. May God bless you...if you cannot see the light.

You are myopic. If your parents could afford to feed you at least once a day, including sending you to school, then you were never poor. There are many kids today who don't even have access to one square meal, talk of going to school. They were abandoned to fend for themselves from an early age. They end up being beggars or thieves. I repeat, you know nothing about poverty because you are from a middle class family. I'm not saying you didn't face challenges, but there are levels.

Kobojunkie:
Please stop with the ridiculous attempts at emotional blackmail. Otedola, the man, probably questioned his parents, but I bet his kid is not doing the same.

Lol
Indomie generation

Otedola's father was former Governor of Lagos state. He wasn't poor

phemmyfour:
Lol ...Indomie generation Otedola's father was the former Governor of Lagos state. He wasn't poor

LOL.... look at this one, so because Otedola served as governor for a period of what seemed less than a year you take that to mean he was rich? Una ehn!

I can strongly relate to this, coming from a family where all eyes are on you cos you are the only one going to school. May God help us all.