does it mean ur kids are considered "poor" if they are not given all the best things?

Question

my aunt and uncle are filthy rich and they refer to our kids as poor kids cause we dont raise them like they did my cousins.they think we should have a ton of money to and shop at the expensive stores and spoil our kids,they should never have to do chores,there qoute is lets kids have fun not work. how would u handle that my take on it is i was not raised that way by my parents but did have more than some other did but i am ok with livin a life with a few bills and not livin in a big old house with spoiled rotten ungrateful kids that are lazy slobs. my kids have their own bed rooms and plenty of clothes and shoes and clothes,food and all the things they need but not always everything they want and i think that is the way it should be,dont u?

Answer 1

If that's their concept of poor then I feel pity for them. Do they not realize that some children grow up poor, homeless, hungy and face death due to how really poor they are?

Unfortunately, parents like these are not raising children who are conscious of the problems in our country and our world. These people could raise children who are well educated and poised to make real change...it's unfortunate to see them throw this opportunity away.

Oh well, in a society where Paris Hilton and Nicole have a show that pokes fun at the work Americans sometimes have to do in order to survive...I shouldn't expect any less.

Answer 2

I can't stand spoiled kids, or even kids who get everything they want. Money in my family (now with 4 kids) growing up was a little tight for all of us, but now it isn't. Still, I learned that I don't need everything I wanted. Sometimes I even object to going out to dinner in an expensive restaurant.

Don't ever allow your children to become lazy slobs, don't pamper their every need. But don't be unkind, either. Show them the simple joy of playing with colored blocks rather than watching TV. Bake cookies from scratch. Children don't have to be spoiled brats to be rich.

And there are a whole lot of parenting magazines that would salivate over this topic.

Answer 3

I think ur rt as long as they have what they need that's all that matters. The **** they just want they can get @ another x when u have the money 4 it. I have family that has money that I don't but my kids have everything they need and then some. I don't let the small **** bother me cuz as long as there not paying my bills or raising my kids who cares what they think or any1 else thinks as long as ur doing the rt thing and if ur a single mom keep up the good wk cuz it's hard enough 2 raise children on our own.

Answer 4

Love and defined discipline are the best riches a child can have. Things do not make good kids and parents who give into every desire of their children are not providing them boundaries within which to live in the future. If your children learn to earn to provide themselves with the extras they desire in life, they learn to earn to have. A good goal is to have your children "earn commissions" for the chores they have around the house. If they do the chores (such as keep their rooms cleans, vacuum, etc.) they earn x dollars per day or week. If they don't they don't earn. They then place a value on work and ethics. That produces a value system within them so they don't expect society to provide for their every whim. They aren't poor kids. . . your relatives have poor "kids".

Answer 5

well i grew up with nothing so i thought but the best thing was that i was taken care of ad my mom did the best she could and i turned out great i know some people that grew up not having to do anything and today they still live off mom and dad but not me i own my own home and i work hard for everything that i have i grew up with the things that i needed like food clothing shelter and i have been working since i was 16 and still work so you raise your kids that way they are not poor they will thank you later they will understand that you need to work to get ahead and they will not be lazy slobs like their cousins

Answer 6

do not let your brother or sort names dictate your parenting- or if it is the right parenting. it is all a gimmick and your undesirable brother fell for it! What would it not count number in case you've been paying for shoes at Walmart than Macy's? They both have a similar objective, often times no longer a similar high quality, besides the undeniable fact that it does no longer mean it is quite any more desirable in case you spend extra funds on it. i'm particular your little ones do not even comprehend the version and in the journey that they do, it is because someone has pointed it out to them. in case you are able to't artwork flat out for it, than what's it worth? keep in mind that putting forward? appears like each of their care is met and they have unconditional love. Can that call sort sweater make up for each and each of the hours you had to spend at artwork to pay for that? i don't think of so. save your priorities straight away, savour your little ones.

Answer 7

Your kids are going to have an easier time adjusting to the real world than the cousins will. Kids should not be given everything they want. They need to learn how to work and earn what they get. They'll appreciate things more than if it's just handed to them.

Answer 8

No it does not. Not everybody is as privileged as they are. I think children should do chores to teach them some type of responsibility. I believe you should not give children everything they want, they should work for it. Then again, if you can not afford it, then don't get. I think you are raising your kids from what I am reading. Good Job!

Answer 9

i most definitely agree...i think that children with loving parents are more rich than someone that just tries to buy there children everything. Don't get me wrong i want my little girl to have everything she needs but i also want her to appreciate the extra things her father and i are able to give her. I think that you are teaching your children important lessons by making them do chores and not just giving them everything they ask for. Ignore them and keep raising your children the way you are and i believe they will appreciate it later in life i know i sure do.

Answer 10

I would say it means that your kids are not spoiled and you are raising them to not be materialistic and to appreciate what they have. This is teaching your kids to have values and put value in the important things. They don't need video games, toys, etc., to be happy. Sounds like you have some petty relatives who I would limit my visit time with. You are providing your kids with food, clothing shelter, love, you are doing just fine without their help.