[em-bee]

People around him scolded him

that's one of the bigger problems in todays society. people acting like they know better and judging others for doing things differently.

[IAmBroom]

Same as it's always been.

"Small town" attitudes; grandmothers judging young mothers; elders complaining about youth...

[bombcar]

Scolds are always around no matter what you do. It’s just a bit amazing what total strangers will feel is appropriate to comment, but you have to take it from a place of fear of the unknown. I’d say “or you’ll go insane” but if you have 3+ kids you’re probably already there. ;)

The key is to have people in your life who understand the struggle and don’t just rattle off “easy ways” to solve all your problems.

[delfinom]

Because it would make their bad financial decisions feel bad in this situation :3