What should I do? No matter what I buy my son, his friend always claims his is 'better'. My son always comes home unhappy, and I don't know what to do. Help please?
2006-06-13 10:34:14 · 7 answers · asked by Sophia 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
What should I do? No matter what I buy my son, his friend always claims his is 'better'. My son always comes home unhappy, and I don't know what to do. When he comes over here, I tell him "everyone has different toys, and so it's okay that yours is better because I'm sure at least one of our toys is better than yours.", however he doesn't listen; he just does it again. I would be heartbroken to not let my son play with him anymore, because they are very good friends, and my son just seems to be blind to this. Help please?
2006-06-13 10:41:05 · update #1
First, I would talk to my son. Explain to him that some people that don't feel good about themselves sometimes try to make other people feel bad so they feel better. I would tell him he shouldn't let this boy upset him anymore #1 because your son is a terrific child and has parents that love him and plenty of "cool" stuff. #2 Because your son is a better person than someone who tries to hurt others for their ego. Second I would try talking to the child's parent and ask them if they could talk to their child about his behavior. If that doesn't work I would suggest you find your child another friend.
2006-06-13 10:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him material things come and go. And that he does not need better things to be happy. This kid is for sure spoil. And about the bragging that is painful to your son from what you say. I think your son needs some confidence in him not in the material things.
2006-06-13 10:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Twilight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Option #1: Don't let your son play with him anymore. Is there some reason why you torture him by sending him over there?
Option #2: Have the other kid come to your house, where you can tell him that his behavior is not acceptable, when you see it happen (obviously, his mother isn't doing this).
2006-06-13 10:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite the kid to your house and tell your son to watch mom in action. When the kid starts to brag his stuff is better, tell him "good for you" and change the subject. Afterwards he leaves, ask your son, "Any questions on how to handle braggers?"
2006-06-13 10:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your son he's "rich" in the real things, not the crap his friends have. He's a better person and that's worth all or more than his friends' stuff.
2006-06-13 10:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by amylr620 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always do whats best for your children like get them away from negative things like that im not saying i mean i dont know if the kid is negative or bad, but you see this action is not a negative thing so get him away.
2006-06-13 10:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by gas_o99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that your son should find a new friend.
2006-06-13 10:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋