You know, it's amazing how materialistic some chicks can be... right up until they actually have to work for something on their own. LOL
I'm going to ramble for a minute... There are a few things that some females do that just make all of us females look bad... The ones who NEED to be the center of attention, the ones who play the victim in every situation, and the ones who expect every one else to pay their way.... Ok, you know what? I think gold-digging is just glorified welfare. If you're soooo feminine that you couldn't possibly get off your butt and get your hands dirty, then you shouldn't expect to eat, drive, or dress in anything more fashionable than burlap. If a chick is soooo delicate, that she just couldn't possibly carry in her own groceries, or mow her own lawn, or *gasp*... WORK? Give me a break.
I've never been the type that will stand by in despair because there's no one around to help me get stuff done. Even before I was married, I was capable of handling things on my own. Working, paying bills, cleaning, and yes, even paying my own way (and my friends' way) out on the town. I didn't need, or want, or expect, that some one else was going to have to foot the bill. So not all females are materialistic, or gold diggers, or spoiled. Some of us actually pay our own way, and pull our own weight. Before marriage, and during.
... And if I EVER catch one of my daughters throwing a temper tantrum like that little princess over the car... There won't be a present for them to complain about. It would be taken back, returned, and explained in detail why, probably starting off with "Since you're such an ungrateful little...." Then again, I can't see either of my girls doing something like that, since more value is put on education and time, than material items. (Don't get me wrong. Our 8 year old loves her littlest pet shop toys. BUT, given the choice between a new plastic pet, or playing Chess all night... she'll go for time spent together.) So in some ways, I kind of HAVE to blame the parents for creating, maintaining, and unleashing such grossly spoiled and selfish humans onto the world... Gee, hope they're proud of their handiwork.
ugh.