And I'm afraid it would spoil me and boost my self-esteem too much. Because we understand that money can't solve everything, but it sure can make some things better. And we'd like to give it a shot. Money means not worrying about having to sell your house or car to pay off hospital bills. Money means your children can attend any college they earn the grades and SAT scores to attend.
Money means there's food on the table and in the pantry, today and always.
And yes, money means we can afford to help others less fortunate with grand gestures and gifts. I don't think money changes people. I think it just magnifies who we are in the first place. There are plenty of poor folks, middle-income folks and rich folks alike who waste their cash on drugs, booze and frivolous pursuits. The amount of money available to waste varies, but the principle and irresponsibility are the same.