They were growing up, my parents did not have much money. I was smaller than Four childrenBoth my father worked hard to support us.
As a small girl, I only had one teddy bear and a very few games. Teddy bear came everywhere with me. I think he did not have a million different to play, I really cherish what I did.
To be clear, I never felt that I missed anything as a child. In fact, my childhood was very happy, full of laughter, love and great memories, thanks to my mom and dad. They always appreciate experiences on physical property, and I think the lesson kept me in a good position with age.
I wanted to appreciate my children, but they will accumulate quickly
When the first It became a motherI wanted to put the same example for my three children. I wanted them to appreciate what they have and experience “things”. However, despite my best intentions when the parents became for the first time, things changed over time.
Year after year, they will accumulate More and more games At birthday parties and Christmas celebrations. But just friends and family did not spoil our children. If you are honest, my husband and I also entered an attempt to achieve greater and better with every birthday.
Now that our son has become ten years old and my daughter is 6 and 2, I feel embarrassed to say that they have everything – or at least feel this way. there Games loaded with tools They never look at the non -open science groups, indirect LEGO groups packed for rafters in cabinets, mountain bikes, motorcycles, Xbox and Nintendo devices. With all honesty, it makes me feel embarrassed just think about materialism under our roof.
Recently, my mother asked me about what I bought my son on his tenth birthday in May. “What about new football?” I suggested that he is a great fans in the Australian Football League. “He has three, sorry my mom,” I answered, and I was shy and shy. “What about a new football, or a metal album?” He had all these, too.
Finally, I made the winning proposal. “It seems that he has everything he needs, so what about pop and I take it for a special day outside?” I asked. I loved the idea.
I love the author’s son to spend today with his grandparents.
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My parents took my son on his birthday and loved him
Therefore, when their family visited us, they took my son and his friend for a picnic throughout the day. They went bowling and McDonald’s. It was a tremendous treatment for children, and we live in a small regional town in the country. They had to lead to the nearest rural city, an hour away, which was very exciting.
My son was the best day and continued to deliriously about how much he enjoyed. After that, he said he prefers to have experiences of things All birthdays Go ahead. My 6 -year -old daughter until she started and said that she would also love an experience on her birthday in December.
research It has shown that buying life experiences – such as a meal, leave, or going to theater – instead of material property leads to more happiness for both the consumer and those around them. I feel that my son’s reaction is a testimony to that.
I have always preferred experiences on material property, and I am so happy that I finally teach my children the value of making memories instead of collecting things. Physical property gives you a quick success, but they quickly lose their modernity. Meaning experiences, on the other hand, create life -long memories that can be proud and reconsidered in the coming years.
