People today are more concerned with owning material possessions than with developing friendships and family relationships.

It has been suggested that these days we tend to prioritize the accumulation of possessions over the development of relationships with those closest to us. Some people think that values

such

as friendships and family relationships have become unimportant and the only significant thing is the amount of money each person has. From my perspective, I disagree with

this

opinion, and in

this

essay I will explain why. Undeniably, in

this

materialistic world and the 4.0 era, people tend to admire or envy with those financially superior or who high positions in society. It is believed that we are living in the pop culture and materi

alistic era these

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the materialistic era

days, as the public judge each individual based on his/her social status and wealth. It can be seen from how celebrities become famous nowadays. Many celebrities are be

ing popul

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have been

ar because of their physical appearance and personal wealth

such

Kim Kardashian. Her reality television program never shows any world class acting quality, but only shows about her luxurious mansions and fancy cars. And

then

there are other celebrities who are well known due to his/her social status as the son or the daughter of a wealthy family. One of the examples would be Paris Hilton,

although

she has many bad attitudes, she is still popular because she inherits the assets of her parents.

Similarly

, one from a affl

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an

ent family might feel hesitant to befriend someone who is struggling to make ends meet, seeing as the latter is not on the same level with one in terms of social status. Popularity of luxury goods is increasing, friends competitive about owning the most exclusive brands. If you visit the Rich kids of Vietnam on Instagram, you will be overwhelmed with their hidewa

ys with

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

hideous

hideaways

shoes, bags, and dress collection of top brands, superc

ars, lavi

sh parties. One of their “indispensable specialities” is a picture of long shopping bills with unbelievably huge numbers, even an ordinary person working hard his whole life has not earned it. Actually, they are not fashion salve,

however

, the more bills showed off, the more competitive and influenced on social network they have.

On the other hand

, I

also

hold the belief that it is unreasonable to stereotype the whole society based on the behavi

or and w

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

ay of thinking of some people. Society is diversified, not everyone is materialistic, it depends on personality, upbringing, friendship groups. From times to times, children are taught that a clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast by the

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with

teachers and parents. It means in any situation,

although

faced with a variety of shortages and money, you must keep your own self – esteem, do not do bad actions.

Besides

, in fact, some cultures still maintain family

unit as st

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the family unit

a family unit

family units

rong

ly as ev

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strong

er. Take Vietna

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Vietnam, for

for example

, nowadays, Vietna

mese have

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the Vietnamese

a habit of living in the extended families contained grandparents, parents and their sons/daughters why they consider family is the major part of life.

Thus

, they are close – knit and help, support, take care each other which create beauty in Vietnamese culture – the piety To sum up, people can become more selfish because of their desire for material things. We cannot deny the certain benefits of possessions, but we should use them effectively, and make our life better with love and care. Friendships and family friendships maybe abstract, symbolic thinking (unlike money)

,

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'as' or 'too' or 'so' or 'that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number

many

however

, they seem to be sustainable and meaningful values of each ones.

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