But in October, Jodi’s mother lost her job managing a huge dental practice in the Bronx, then landed one closer to home that requires more hours for less money. Pilates was dropped, along with takeout sushi dinners, and Jodi’s allowance, which covers lunch during the week, slipped to $60. Instead of having a tutor, Jodi has become a tutor, earning $150 a week through that and baby-sitting.

NYTimes, if you write one more story about poor rich people this holiday season, I'm going to give you something to write about. I know I choose to read the paper and its snottiness is part of the charm. But the stories of housekeepers and nannies being let go and $100 allowances slashed to $60 have got to stop.