are you spoilng your children?

Ireland
October 28, 2008 10:04am CST
i am not a parent but i wanted to see how others treat their children do you let have what they want ALWAYS? are you too strict or too giving with sweets and treats? do you give in too easily to the demands of a small child?
4 responses
ronaldinu
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
28 Oct 08
I do try to find a balance. I cannot say that I spoil my son, although I do try to check that he does not lack anything in life. However on the other hand I try to earn things rather than being given free so that he won't take things for granted. © ronaldinu 2008
Shar1979
@Shar1979 (2722)
• United States
28 Oct 08
yeah i do spoil my daughter but not everytime as i dont want her to be a spoiled brat. she dont get everything she wanted. we sometimes compromise. and at times i try to be strict to her
Ravenladyj
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
28 Oct 08
HELL NO! In fact before moving back to my home town some yrs ago my kids had never had sweets etc...then we moved and along came "Uncle FunGuy" (lol my brother) who first time meeting them brought over all sorts of goodies...and proceeded to do it every time LOL... As far as them getting whatever they want in material things..nope! Especially now that they are older and get money of their own in either allowance, bday money, money at Xmas etc etc....If they NEED something my husband and I buy it of course but when they WANT something thats a different story
sarahkova
@sarahkova (3)
• United States
28 Oct 08
well my children are only 9months so I can't really say if I give in too easily because well they need it at this stage...but we have started allowing them to Cry it out to go to bed and things like that...they are fabulous kids but have entirely too many toys though NOTHING was purchased by myself or my husband and we watch to see what they play with if they havne't played with something for a day or so we put it away...