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Working in the toy store, I see a lot of kids who want it all. Not only do they want it all, they act like they will be angry if they don’t get it all, and then some.
One little boy, when told he might get a toy he was interested in for Christmas said “NO! It’s not on my Christmas list.”
What are we teaching our kids?
When I tell my kids to make out a list for Christmas I make it clear that it is a wish list, NOT a shopping list.
Bringing kids up to appreciate what they have, and not be demanding with what they wish to have, takes work. It takes NOT giving them everything they want, and making them work for some of what they want.
Christmas is a fun time to give, but my goal is to keep it all in balance and not go overboard.
Now, what do I want for Christmas? (Just kidding!!!)


Posted in General on November 29th, 2007

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