Is it a mistake to raise children with too much food, clothes, toys, vacations and comfort? (Page 2)

[Jay3344]

Everyone has there own idea of what too much is. Is running water too much? Is electricity too much? Is having two cars too much?
It’s good to give children perspective even if they are too young too appreciate it. If you raise them right then the luxuries you share with them will be considered just that, luxuries.

[exitseven]

Yes, I know somebody who is rich and they always spoiled their kids. The kids are in their 30s now and unable to really function in the real world.

[lilyanony1]

It either sets the status quo or creates lazy self entitlement.

Know your child.

[dustybiker]

Princess Diana exposed her boys to life's realities too. They turned out well.

[jasco]

Yes I do because it can make them lazy and unwilling to make changes to their lives or accept things that they may not like. Basically it makes them soft

[RARETRAMP]

I Believed that it is good to give care, love security for family. However now when there are high chances of going to army, war it's not really a good idea after all!

[tiajoka]

To an extent. They can have these things, but reserve them in measured quantities so they continue to appreciate what they have and they don't lose value in those things.

[Citizenkirk]

It is unadvisable to spoil them with lavish gifts all the time

[skyeee_]

indeed. it's going to spoil them in the long run and have a hard time keeping up with real life surroundings

[jamesgoldman]

Yeah, life isn't supposed to be comfortable unless you work for it

[DaveToo]

There's a fine balance between giving them what they need and spoiling them.

[joeldalton]

It's critical that children learn the value of the dollar and how to work for things they want. That being said, I'm not cramping my lifestyle to teach them a lesson. If I can afford to go on vacation, they're going with me.

[TheFlak38]

the key is to give them responsibilities so they can strengthen their personalities.

[Nazgol]

Yes. They will get spoiled easily. Everything in moderation

[melanieeeB]

Not really, at the end of the day it all depends on your parenting

[DryGermanGuy]

Spoil them with education, knowledge and culture. Not shallow, materialistic nonsense.

[allielynn]

my parents gave me all of that and i think i turned out just fine lol.

[sheikalana]

No, but it is a mistake to make them believe that they can have everything they want without fighting for it.

[bewilderedunfiltered]

Yes, I think its important to have some adversity, responsibility, and accountability

[JohnK123]

Yes it makes them lazy and not ready to succeed in the real world