All the memories I have that were great of my parents and me did not cost a thing. And these are the things that made the biggest difference. Riding with my grandfather on his tractor, sitting on my dad's lap watching Walter Cronkite, picking flowers and weeds, learning to make a garden, watching my pup have babies, my dad's laughter. I really don't get it today. I have to admit, that I grew up knowing we had some kind of cash, but my dad was tight and knew how to squeeze a penny. I'm the same way today. I don't get it. What's happening here?
2006-12-04 04:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by donewiththismess 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
That is good you have such wonderful memories of your family. Your kids will have the same memories I'm sure. When I look back, all of my best memories were the ones that didn't cost much money. Going to the beach with my great grandmother, going to museums with her, going for walks in the woods everyday, catching fireflies.
2006-12-04 04:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. Nowadays kids have their own TVs, cell phones, laptops, credit cards, and it is ridiculous! When I was a kid I entertained myself and played outside with the neighbors kids. We chased the ice cream truck, used empty boxes to build imaginery houses, and had a swim party in the yard with the water hose. We didn't require manicures, designer shoes, or $50 to go with friends. I think it has gotten this way because nowadays both parents are having to work and earn and the only way we can give our affection to our kids is by giving them expensive stuff. I am certainly not going to raise my daughter that way and plan to be a stay at home mom involved in everything. I want for my kids to appreciate the free things in life and to have an understanding that money isn't everything. I don't care if they have a complex about fitting in with other kids because I am the parent and as long as they are living with me they will follow my rules and appreciate what I give them.
2006-12-04 05:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best we can do is to try and carry on those traditions and make our own of course. If you value the simple things in life, then hopefully your kids pick up on that and feel the same way!
2006-12-04 04:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by danielleb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because stupid parents don't raise their kids properly. Gifts are bought out of guilt for working 12 hour days to satisfy parents selfishness to have a career. It is rarely, if ever from love.
2006-12-04 05:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Your #1 fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think many parents are trying to compensate their absense by buying too many things for their kids so the kids will not bug them. I think it is terrible, but it is only getting worse. Maybe the next generation will realize that.
2006-12-04 04:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ellyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one, my children feel that they were deprived. Thus they give too much, and their children do NOT appreciate anything at all. It's so very sad. For me, there is no joy in gift giving for them.
I guess it's called FAMILY, and life's cycles.
2006-12-04 04:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋