Celebrating Your Birthday Is A Waste of Money - Ngozi Lasisi

A recent Facebook comment suggested: “Go to the society and share this money you are wasting; people are hungry,” in response to someone spending lavishly on their birthday. While this comment aims to highlight social issues, it has several negative effects.

Shaming someone’s personal spending choices can lead to superficial acts of charity driven by guilt rather than genuine desire to help. This approach can create pressure and discourage authentic generosity.

Additionally, such comments can foster division and negativity, undermining the complexity of individual financial decisions and contributions. Instead of shaming, we should encourage generosity through positive reinforcement and understanding, fostering a culture where people are inspired to give sincerely.