I don't know if I would be classed as "rich" (as I don't know how we're defining it) or upper middle class, but I certainly grew up with money and still live with it now. Although it would have been feasible financially, both me and my brother went to state schools. The difference in our upbringing that was directly linked to my parent's wealth was - and still is - the experiences we're able to have. I've travelled extensively (I'm 16 now), been exposed to good food, fantastic theatre etc. So, those are all things I've been lucky enough to have due to my family's money.
However, no one in my nuclear family is bigoted, rude or ignorant. I know plenty of people who don't have the kind of money we do and yet are racist, sexist, homophobic ****ers. My friend felt more comfortable coming out to MY parents before his own. There's this view that "rich kids" (although I hate that term) think that others are inferior in some way. We don't! Although my parents grew up middle-class, they both worked and still work incredibly hard for our money. Often it's 12-16 hours a day and I've had nannies since I was 4 months old. (I don't want anyone to think I'm unloved, though. My parents love me and never fail to show me that. I've certainly not been neglected. I'm merely saying that they do and did work for the money and considering it's now at their disposal they're going to use it).
Look, my family are GOOD PEOPLE. We care about others. We help others. My parents pay their taxes and donate to various charities, as well as supporting me and my brother. My mum's company gives jobs to 300 people. People are always saying "I hope you know how lucky you are" and "You should be grateful for all you have." I am grateful and I know I'm lucky... What better way is there for me to show that than making good use of life and my opportunities and succeeding as best I can? Would it be better if I wasted my money? Do you want people to not use their money?
What do you want from us?