i was working tonight and overheard some girl complaining because the credit card gift card she got from her parents only had $140 left on it and that it originally had $650 on it...
people that live in my area are really rich, but 16-17 year olds getting brand new cars or loads of cash for xmas is a bit ridiculous to me.
2007-12-26 17:52:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
they got there kids use to the life style and spoiling them is what they were taught its not right but thry need to know the value of a dollar so they know or they will always be brats
2007-12-26 18:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by dvcgurl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of people that buy their kids cars, large-screen televisions, $10k computer systems, Tiffany jewelry, and lots of other stuff they have no respect or need for.
Unfortunately, it seems like the rich are getting richer and the rest of us are stretching to make ends meet. I am proud of those that worked hard and made a lot of money so that their kids didn't have to work as hard as they - but damn, someone needs to teach kids respect for money these days.
Sure! I'd kill to have an iPhone with active service. I don't even have a cell phone to begin with. I'd love a Wii. Hell, I'd even settle for a PS2 (yes, I realize that was so like several years ago) - but I'm proud of the teakettle and muffin pan that I got for Christmas. It wasn't much, but it's something I am very happy and thankful for, and something that'll get a lot of use.
I would love to be able to have and afford all of these neat things (as well as excessive amounts of money on gift cards), but there's a point where it all becomes ridiculous. Unfortunately for many, they've already reached that point a long, long time ago.
2007-12-26 18:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by twentyseven 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That`s what happens when you take the moral values out of ones` life !! They are all Future Politically Correct Socialist Elite Citizens , with the motto ; Do as I say , not as I do ". Material`s over Personal Value`s , starting with the parents buying and showing their love through the "Look how much I care for you , I bought you a car , kinda` love ", when in all fairness deep down inside a simple I love you would mean more to the kids vision of their life !
2007-12-27 04:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do. I went to high school in a rich area of the country, and yes kids did get brand new SUVs for Christmas. Some of them would even get a new one after a mere 3 years, spoiled little brats didn't know the value of a dollar to save their lives.
2007-12-27 05:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is why we have so much drug activity with these kids. The decadent lifestyles bought and paid for by these parents.
The only thing lacking is the love and discipline, and having children earn what they get.
It is a shame when parents trade love for monetary things.
How will they ever learn the meaning of life and the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas lessons should mean giving to those less fortunate not only of gifts, but time spent with those in need. Nursing homes, church programs. Gift baskets and gifts wrapped and taken to the less fortunate, with these kids delivering them would be so nice. Volunteer work teaches more than they will ever get to learn.
Instead of throwing money at them to get them out of your hair.
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2007-12-26 22:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by Moody Red 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OOOOOh, I could never afford such extravagances for my son, and he knows it! He is only 10 now, but so far, I do believe he understands a bit about our personal economics. He got things he liked, but knew when he got them that it meant they were on SALE! He loved what he received though, and the smiles he gave me were my reward.
2007-12-27 00:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The kids are a bunch of spoiled brats! There is no need for any kid to get a brand new car.
2007-12-26 18:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The children are getting every thing they want, but not getting the things they need.
2007-12-27 03:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Grogan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if they want to spend that much, why not buy them a house or something useful?
2007-12-26 18:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋