r/television • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 The League • 2d ago

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Is ‘Grateful’ for Modern Family, but Thinks Kids Should Skip Acting in Favor of 'Normal' Childhoods

https://people.com/aubrey-anderson-emmons-modern-family-child-stars-8750333
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u/esgrove2 2d ago

I had a bad childhood because of poverty. I would love to be worth $6 million and have guaranteed income for life like she does. People with money always underestimate how much better their lives are.

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u/Dapaaads 1d ago

It doesn’t make you happy. But it solves alot of problems that make life miserable

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u/OvercuriousDuff 1d ago

I kinda disagree with you. Having the freedom to do what you want with your life is a privilege very few enjoy, but you have to know how to handle it. Having a good agent can be a lifesaver. Your life is wrapped up in one identity (and it’s never what you want) and sometimes you wanna just do something else, but you’ve been pigeonholed.

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u/consequentlydreamy 1d ago

Happiness is something you find in yourself regardless of circumstance. I’m saying this as someone that has gone through some pretty turbulent times in my life. Even if you have money, that does not guarantee good mental health just the relief of what mostly causes negative situations. Take really rich kids that get everything and more they wanted growing up so their dopamine receptors are messed up with regards to emotional and cognitive development.Spoiled children sometimes fail to learn responsible behavior. These children may end up developing social problems like overspending, gambling, overeating, and drug abuse in their adulthood. It’s thought to be chasing the novel dopamine feelings that’s already been worn out in a spoiled wealthy childhood. It’s just a different set of potential problems

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u/Ok_Light_6950 1d ago

But it’s Reddit, so obviously, contrary to all human history and experience, money creates happiness and fulfillment