Originally Posted by
Doggramma
I doubt young people know what a hope chest is anymore. My MIL, who got married in the 1940's, still had the nice things in her hope chest when she died. Saddly no one in the family really wanted most of the things. Reminder to use your nice things!
My teenage granddaughters know what a hope chest is, have ( treasures) in theirs and once in a while request something they want to add. I think it depends a lot on how young people are raised. Some parents teach them to throw away, replace everything every year or so, some teach the value of holding onto items, saving and working for their futures.