If parents do not give u money.. who else?

@teflon09 (208)
India
July 25, 2007 12:14pm CST
As a child, I often felt let down,(many times over) when my dad never gave me a penny as my pocket money..My mom subscribed 2 the same view..I was a poor little thing always denied but could do nothing.. make no mistake, I love my parents so much, but they subscribe to a view that children should not be given money coz they do not realize how hard it is earned and sometimes get spoiled if left unwatched.. (Both my parents have been employees, had little time for me).. on a personal note, I feel that is negative thinking.. give a little money to ur child and observe how he spends.. observe how he comes to see the outside world all through his spending patterns.. This should be an important first step in his personality development.. I have no sore feelings though as my mother used to pamper me a lot and still does..But money.. unknown commodity.. till my teens.. How do u see it.. Mike
2 responses
@Skyshr (79)
• Hong Kong
25 Jul 07
I feel sorry as I heard of your story. In a money-oriented society, I think it is a must for parents to give pocket money to children. They don't need to give many, but some is preferred to none. Well, I think now everything has passed. May time ease your pain and never blame your parents for something happened in the past.
@Phlamingho (7825)
• Denmark
25 Jul 07
Well actually I agree with your parents, but I do think that parents should then make up tasks for the child to do in order to make some money.