Yes birthday is not just a celebration of life but it is also another step of learning for the kids.
I completely agree. Thanks for sharing about your experience as a child. I am sure it was hard at times. But it sounds like your parents taught you to focus on the most important things - family and love.
Yes, food during birthday celebration is just a bonus of you were blessed in financial aspects and can afford it. But the most important gift during birthday is the good health and life that we have plus the supportive and loving family.