Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the phenomenon of "Affluenza," where children from affluent backgrounds experience emotional emptiness and lack of motivation despite their material wealth, leading to a sense of meaninglessness in their lives [3][9]. Group 1: Early Peak Experiences - The term "Affluenza" describes children who, despite having abundant material resources, do not achieve greater happiness or resilience [3][5]. - Children in affluent environments often experience "peak experiences" too early, leading to a loss of interest and a sense of meaninglessness as they have too many choices and little effort required to achieve success [6][7]. - Psychological studies indicate that children who easily attain peak experiences may lack novelty in their lives, resulting in a diminished sense of anticipation and a reliance on instant gratification [7][9]. Group 2: Parental Expectations and Pressures - Children from wealthy families face immense pressure to achieve high accomplishments, primarily driven by anxious parents who fear losing their social status [9][10]. - The pursuit of elite education becomes a reflection of parental values, where success in college admissions is seen as a return on investment for the resources spent [10][11]. - The high expectations from parents create a stressful environment for children, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and even self-destructive behaviors [11][12]. Group 3: The Role of Insight Moments - The article emphasizes the importance of "epiphany moments" in personal development, which are often absent in the lives of affluent children who are overly scheduled and lack genuine experiences [13][14]. - Authentic college application essays require reflections on personal insights that affluent children may struggle to articulate due to their lack of meaningful life experiences [13][14]. - The author concludes that while wealth can enhance life experiences, it can also lead to loneliness and a lack of genuine connection, highlighting the need for deeper engagement in life [14].

以下文章来源于谷雨星球 ，作者玉莹 事实上，这个词最早出现在1908年的社会学研究中，英文"Affluenza"，被认为是一种像流感一样有传染性、痛苦的疾病，更是提出了一个尖锐的问 题： 经济状况如此优越的孩子，为什么没有变得更幸福？更有后劲？ 哈佛毕业的心理学博士布莱斯·格罗斯伯格 （Blythe Grossberg） 写的畅销书《我在上东区做家教》，通过对一群纽约上东区孩子的观察，给出了一个 犀利的答案： 谷雨星球 . 一群相信教育可以更多元的理想主义者，和我们一起重新想象国际教育。 本文来自微信公众号： 谷雨星球 ，作者：玉莹，题图来自：《白莲花度假村》 最近有一个词多次刷屏朋友圈："童年富裕症"。 简单来说，说的是很多孩子的物质生活充裕，却出现情感空虚、缺乏自驱力，抗挫力也差。 这些从小上着昂贵学校，父母、机构、老师都围着他们转的小孩太容易获得了人生巅峰体验，有着太多选择，反倒导致他们早早对周围的一切失去了 兴趣，陷入无意义感。 讽刺又心酸的是，这种现象蔓延至越来越多的中产家庭，心甘情愿陷入了富养小孩的陷阱里。 ■热播的《白莲花度假村》第三季里，塑造了一个看起来对世界充满同情的名校女孩，深陷无意义感， ...

Core Viewpoint - The phenomenon of "Affluenza" describes children from affluent backgrounds who experience emotional emptiness, lack of self-motivation, and poor resilience despite their material wealth [2][3][4]. Group 1: Characteristics of Affluent Children - Many affluent children are overexposed to peak experiences, leading to a loss of interest and a sense of meaninglessness in their lives [4][19]. - The high costs of private education and tutoring services, such as $20,000 for kindergarten admission and $800 per hour for exam training, illustrate the extreme measures taken to secure educational advantages [8][10]. - These children often have their schedules meticulously planned, with little room for spontaneity or personal growth, resulting in a lack of genuine life experiences [52][56]. Group 2: Parental Expectations and Pressures - Parents in affluent areas, particularly in the Upper East Side, impose high expectations on their children, which can lead to significant stress and anxiety [27][28]. - The fear of losing social status drives parents to push their children relentlessly, often leading to a cycle of anxiety and pressure [30][36]. - The pursuit of prestigious college admissions becomes a reflection of parental investment, turning education into a game of wealth and privilege [36][38]. Group 3: Psychological Impacts - Children from wealthy families exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities, often due to the overwhelming pressure to succeed [45]. - The lack of "epiphany moments" in their lives, which are crucial for personal growth and self-reflection, hampers their ability to create authentic college application essays [48][52]. - The structured and privileged upbringing leads to a disconnect from genuine experiences, resulting in feelings of loneliness and meaninglessness [58].