I go overboard and I dont know how to stop, college and education are dealt with already.
I just like buying my son toys and clothes and there is so much right now.
2007-02-27 15:18:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Spend your time doing fun things with him instead of shopping.
2007-02-27 15:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny Bravo 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
All children need clothing, just be practical buy only the needs. As far as toys, they want ever one you will buy them. You have to be smart here, only buy those that can help them become better people. There are a lot of good toys out there that are fun and instructive. Even a large empty box has many possibilities and doesn't cost a thing. In stead of toys try experiences for gifts. Fossil hunting trips with a science museum,visit historical locations ,swim with the dolphins, theater, etc. Teach compassion by volunteering at a local food shelf with your child, have your child bag up some of the toys they no longer want and give to charity. Shopping for things should only be done out of necessity, not frivolously.
2007-02-27 15:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well discipline is good becuase they need it if they are being spoiled. But i think that is a normal part of buying toys & clothes for being a parent becuase they like to see their child being happy. But keep in mind you dont want to see too much and only buy them things when they do good in schools like gettings A's, good behavior, doing their chores, & respect. As they get older they wont be getting so into the toys now.
2007-02-27 15:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by Thrills 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First set a spending limit for the month that you will spend on him and then don't go over that. Then I would start spending quality time with him doing activities that don't involve spending alto of money. In the winter: Sledding, baking cookies, snowball fights, renting movies, playing board games,etc. In the summer: Swimming, star gazing, water balloon fights, picnics in the park,etc..
2007-02-28 07:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control your impluses.
By giving giving giving your only going to create a child that wants. Wanting material things is not a good rut for a child to get stuck in. They never value and respect anything because everything is handed to them.
As a parent it's your job to reel yourself in. Take that money and put it in a savings account. Treat your family to a vacation once it's saved up.
2007-02-27 15:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just don't do it
I see things everyday because my job has me traveling to see clients so i stop instores. I want to buy her things every day but i don't. I don't want her to think every time i come home she should get something or that she should have everything. She needs to know that there is more to life than clothes and toys
2007-02-27 15:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Big Daddy R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Material possessions aren't what turns a child into a quality adult. Kids need attention and food, and that's about it. Just because they want something, that doesn't mean they should actually have it. Don't always buy him top-of-the-line expensive things, then he never has anything to look forward to.
2007-02-27 15:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Moral Orel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if hes still a baby dont worry about it. I believe that you cant spoil a baby-if you think about that it makes sense. If hes over a year old itd be a good idea to slow down on the gift buying because he'll get used to getting everything he wants and he'll wind up being a terror later on.
2007-02-27 15:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 02:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by launer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stop by buying all of those toys and start and putting more in college funds and for raining days.
2007-02-27 15:28:06 · answer #10 · answered by D'Asia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the first thing only buy your child what he really needs. and stop buying him everything he wants. because you are just going to hurt him in the long run, he will expect everything giving to him
2007-02-27 15:25:44 · answer #11 · answered by misty blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋