In this episode, Vanessa is accused of being a “stuck-up rich girl” after two girls from the pep squad visit her home. She believes that she would be better off socially if her family were poor.
Cliff: (to Vanessa): Your mother and I are rich. YOU have nothing!
In terms of possessions, Cliff is correct…Vanessa is not rich. She has not earned anything and everything she has has been given to her by her parents.
Clair: Vanessa, you are rich, because you have got a family that loves you!
In terms of quality of life, Claire is correct…Vanessa is rich. She has two parents, siblings, and grandparents who love her very much.
We try to teach our boys that wealth cannot be measured solely in terms of things. You can have lots of nice things and go to lots of nice places, but if you are not surrounded by love and if you do not share with others, your life is not rich.
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