Blog reflection : Afluenza.

 Before i start talking about the epidemic of affluenza. i would like to introduce a short quiz by the university of Minnesota that i took recently.

Take the following quiz, to find out if you are infected by affluenza.  Read the following
statements, circle your response to the statement, and total your score.
1. I use shopping to forget my troubles.
    1              2                  3                             4               5
Disagree  Disagree    Don’t Care                Agree          Agree
                Somewhat                                Somewhat
2. I go to the mall to hang out with my friends, not planning to buy anything, but end up
spending my money.
    1 2  3  4  5
3. I never think about spending or saving my money.
    1 2  3  4  5
4. When I buy something, I feel happy.
    1 2  3  4  5
5. I will buy clothing if it is “cool” or the “latest fashion”.
    1 2  3  4  5
6. I recently bought something only because I saw it on T.V.
    1 2  3  4  5
7. I have doubts that I will ever reach my future money goals.
    1 2  3  4  5
8. I regularly gamble, play poker, or buy lottery tickets.
    1 2  3  4  5
9. When buying something, I am more influenced by the price of the item than the quality and
durability.
    1 2  3  4  5
10. I feel my buying habits do not support my values and goals.
    1 2  3  4  5
  
Check Your Score:
Total your points for all statements and compare your points with the
categories below.
40-50: You are showing signs of being infected by affluenza. When making money decisions, it is
important to think carefully about your values and goals, and the consequences of your choices.
30-39: Beware! You are bordering affluenza. Watch your shopping and spending habits.
29 and below: Congratulations! You have avoided some signs of affluenza.
Remember to beat affluenza by doing the following: Before you buy, think it over and assess the
choice—creating savings versus creating debt.

==>  I personally had a score of 34, and among other people the score may be higher or lower than mine for sure. afluenza is seen among peolple of all ages and categories. we, students. stress and overwork sometimes. the latter is to achieve our dream and the picture we have put in our heads -our american dream in other word. the affluenza is spreading and as an evidence of that is the way it is affecting our decisions regarding day to day activities. in order to fight this epidemic, i think that youth in general should shift their attention to other activities such as sports, art, leisure activities in general that makes people forget about their stress and work life. that way, any person will not seek entertainment from other sources such as shopping for instance.