2006-07-05 09:24:57 · 13 answers · asked by Auntie K 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The job of an aunt or uncle is to be (if they are older) another trusted adult a child can turn to. Being available to be a confidant or resource is the best gift you can give them.
The other best thing an aunt or uncle can give a child is their time. Some of my best memories of my aunt are the times she baked cookies with us at her house.
Simple activities will build a bond with them.
Take them out to interesting places-kite flying in a park or have water balloon fights. But play down spending a lot of money or they will see you as mostly as a gift horse. This will undermine your relationship. You don't have to buy a child's regard or love. Don't fall into that trap.
Truthfully, most children have too many possessions anyway. They don't need more stuff. They need solid relationships.
2006-07-05 09:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
lear to say no. also dont give one something for their birthday and think u have to give another a gift too. such as on the twins 10th birthday, dont buy the 5 and 1 year old a small gift to make them feel good. (some ppl actually do that YIKES!)
2006-07-05 16:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by horseluvr215 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loving is not spoiling. spoiling is giving them stuff they
don't need, food that isn't good for them or letting them
have their way.
a loving aunt is a blessing for any kid so keep on loving
them and being there for them. abide by their parents
rules and save presents for very special times.
2006-07-05 16:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by agedlioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what do you mean I have a nephew that I wish I could give him the world, I just try to give him stuff that I ask my brother first if it was fine.
that worked for me.
2006-07-05 16:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by designflash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very probably that YOU can't spoil them. Only parents can do that damage.
2006-07-05 16:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the responsibility of aunts... spoil them, a bit, but love them unconditionally.
2006-07-05 16:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by Aunt Mair á?¦ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im the only child so i will not have that problem but spoil them
2006-07-05 16:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them konw that your not an atm
2006-07-05 16:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by DaPunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop buying stuff.
2006-07-05 16:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lunagirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't see them.
2006-07-05 16:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by Flagger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋