I think the purpose of money is to use it to show love

The first thing we should do when we start to earn money is to give to our parents. The amount is small, but the gesture is love. I think that is the Asian value that we are brought up with, and we must continue to show love in this way.

@scheng1 Absolutely right.You reminded me of the day when I had got my first salary and had put it at the feet of my parents.I remember how elated they had got.It is by dint of their blessings that I am self dependent now.

@else34 I know the feeling. That is the time when we feel really like an adult, with the ability to earn money to support ourselves, and to partially support our parents. it is no difference now, and since we are earning more and more, and our parents are growing older and older, we just have to give them more support

Actually it is human tendency to show off. If the way of showing off is to buy expensive gifts for others, that is a good way of showing off. If we just buy for ourselves, and make our friends jealous, that is not good.

@scheng1 ..I think people with inferiority complex are inclined to show off.

The others refer to our loved ones first of all, and definitely we have to help ourselves before we can help others. I think having money is a good thing, and we can use it to enjoy great food, and a nice house in a nice place.

True, I agree with what you say. I do not have a car too, and I like to bring my mother to travel the world. I think the usage of money is to buy experience, so that we and our family can experience happiness together.

We must first have the money to make ourselves secured and happy, then we can extend to those whom belong to us, and finally to others.

@scheng1 got to be able to take care of yours

I need money and I love the money that I earn with my time and effort. There is nothing wrong with loving the result of your hard work. This kind of love is different from all other kinds of love. This kind of love comprises of pride and satisfaction with our ability to make a living.

@scheng1 That's your opinion .. nothing's right or wrong.

Giving is a great blessing, and when we give when we do not have much to give, that is really faith. I think the willingness to give is a great quality to have, but the practical help comes from the fact that we do have the resources to give.

That is really love. i think many people are too selfish, especially towards their parents. They spend so much money on themselves, and they neglect the needs of their parents. I think that is not right, since their parents sacrifice for so many years for them.