amid
preoccupations
embed
attention span
problem-solving abilities
outdoor play
perseverance
boil down to
mitigate
benefits of play : mitigate stress, promote resilience, rebuild relationships through physical activity
collateral damage
outlaw something
eschew
open-air learning
go (went) so far as to
take long walks
generosity
artesian well
trenchant criticism
a duty to stand in solidarity with
pejorative
doling out
absurd
people less fortunate than us
stingy
bizarre (pronunciation)
tax havens
clamp down on
abide by
scrape together a living
make off with
Poor countries are catching up to our standard of living
the worse off
ideology
acquisition
in excess of something
pursuit ( pronunciation )
onset of
An increasing interest in fashion, rather than necessity, is a determinant for purchasing.
Consumers buy goods and services to keep up with fashion/trends.
on impulse
payday loan