Exactly. I really don't understand how anyone could make a statement like that and claim it's fact. Your opinion and you're entitled to it, but fact? No. I know plenty of materialistic Northeasters-- and plenty of altruistic ones. There's plenty of materialistic Southerners and Westerners, too.
I will soon have two degrees and DBF only has one. I make more money than him already and will probably do so for the rest of our lives. Fine by men. A greater human being never existed.

I think encouraging an 8 year old that she needs to find a "man" with excellent career prospects is beyond crazy. As far as her being a vet or "people doctor"--
I bet 95% of people don't have the career that they envisioned at 8.
No, I'd never want my children to end up with someone who squandered away money or was lazy. However, if his/her highest ambition was to be a janitor and they could make it work financially with as little worry/stress as possible-- fine by me. Much, much better THAT than a cheater or abuser OR a rich man/woman that my child didn't really love.