one day, aand his friend said he would help him complete it. Now my sons friend is bringing in 7 packs of stickers every day, and my lad is asking me for the same which I can't afford. He gets really angry., saying watch when we get to school my mate will have stickers, which he always does. I dont feel I should buy my son things every day, just to keep him quiet. Any advice?
2007-01-29 20:25:11 · 6 answers · asked by The Way 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
This is loosely based on your question about kids taking things like sticker book (it could also include card collections) electronics,etc to school.You not only must be concerned your child will want more you must also be concerned about other kids stealing these items. Some kids are also more savvy and aware that some stickers or cards are worth more than some and your son may find himself "cheated" by this friend who is also completing his own set. Your son will not believe his friend might do this. Many schools discourage students bringing these items to school because eventually they become the origin of a school yard fight. I just thought I'd mention that point. In answer to your question you should encourage your son to save his hard earned allowance and then he can spend his own money to buy stickers.It will be then that he realizes his sticker packets cost money. This all comes under "The joys of raising kids!" category.
2007-01-30 01:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by gussie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, don't give in to pressure. You if start buying everything he wants now it will never end. As far as getting your son to not bothering you about having the same thing as your friend, maybe you could just get him to see that he doesn't need stickers everyday because his friend is so willing to bring in stickers for him. But I think that maybe the problem is now is that maybe your son's book is becoming more the other childs book with his stickers. Maybe have your son bring his book home and tell him that you would like to work on it with him. Find him something else to bring to school to share that doesn't have to have something purchased all the time to complete it. Perhaps comic books or a hackey sac something like that. Good luck.
2007-01-30 05:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mother_Darling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not too soon to start teaching your son about your families finances. When they learn the value of your income, and the power of money, then he might understand better. Next time you sit down to make a payroll deposit and pay bills... ask him to join you and see what happens to your money.
But, good idea to impress on him the importance that this is personal and private. Later, when he can get a part time job as a teenager, he'll appreciate the knowledge of setting up a budget.
2007-01-30 04:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep the sticker book at home, or it will end up being the other
kids book.
i been through this with a pokemon book.
tell your kid to leave the book at home and u will buy him
stickers on friday after he cleans his room
2007-01-30 08:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy ur son a ball n ask him 2 play outside
2007-01-30 04:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by prime-G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to work for it!
work around the house
mow lawns
something like that
make him earn it
thats what my mom makes me do when i want something thats exspensive or that i really dont need.
2007-01-30 04:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋