"Make Sure to Achieve Your Dream" Grandmother's Handwritten Letter... Grandchild Who Only Took New Year's Money Abandoned It

Grandma's Handwritten Letter Envelope Thrown Away, Only New Year's Money Taken
"We Should Consider Grandma's Feelings When She Writes Letters on the Envelope"

The story of a grandchild who threw away an envelope containing a handwritten letter from their grandmother and only took the New Year's money has sparked public outrage.

The envelope with grandmother's handwritten letter was thrown away, and only the New Year's money was taken by the grandchild.
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On the 13th, netizen A posted a photo on their social media, saying, "I hope the grandchild who threw away this envelope after taking only the money reflects on their actions." The photo shows the envelope with handwriting that appears aged, reading, "Happy New Year, stay healthy, study hard, and make sure to achieve your dreams." It is clear that this envelope was given by the grandmother as New Year's money. A criticized the grandchild's behavior, saying, "There is something more valuable than the face value in the New Year's money given by the grandmother. Think about the grandmother's feelings when she wrote a letter on the envelope."

Netizen B, who saw the story, said, "My son has kept all the envelopes he received New Year's money in since he was young, storing them in a drawer. When I told him to throw them away, he said he couldn't because they were given by adults. (After reading this story) I realize my son was admirable." Another netizen, C, said, "Kids these days are cunning. When my daughter received New Year's money, she immediately checked the amount in front of the adults, so I scolded her harshly," adding, "I believe basic manners must be observed. What’s surprising is that most people nowadays don’t even realize that behavior is wrong," expressing a troubled sentiment.

Other netizens responded with comments such as, "It's a problem of home education," "Did the parents just watch that happen?" "They probably don’t yet understand that a letter filled with love is more precious than money," and "If it were me, I would have kept the envelope."

Meanwhile, conflicts over New Year's money have been intensifying every year. This Lunar New Year, a story gained much attention on online communities about someone who gave New Year's money to their great-nephews and nieces but felt hurt because their own children did not receive any from their sister-in-law. The author, D, said, "I gave 100,000 won and 200,000 won to my sister-in-law’s children, but got nothing in return," and lamented, "Regardless of the amount, I think even giving just 10,000 won is a matter of affection. But not even that happened, so I feel disappointed."

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