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I don't have children but I have a niece and nephew in their teens. I just try and let them absorb information through my actions and ways and hope it steers them away from the mainstream ....
posted by
Dark_Dreamer
on July 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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I think that everyone is their own unique self and will
hold their own interests. I think they should be allowed to want what they want, while as a parent, we can also make suggestions for possible other interests.
We should all be allowed to aspire for what we want. Just because a child wants something today, they could change their preferences at any time...just like adults.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on June 28, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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It's sad when parents go along with kids influenced by advertising and peer pressure to want the lastest hot item. However, I must admit that my daughters had Barbie dolls.
posted by
reasons
on June 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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Well, I'm not one to follow trends but, it's the individual child (having 6 myself) that requires special direction ... and I was not the best at setting boundaries I must admit - I was not a disciplinarian. So, I cannot answer this question with a set answer. I tended to coddle and they do well - great as adults; oh, one had a setback - but he's finally maturing. However, I'm watching how they raise their children and they are 'stricter'
- hmmm. Good question Straight.
posted by
elysianfields
on June 26, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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I think that trying to explain why it's not the way to be is the best way to go...Even if they do not understand I think that at the very least a foundation is being set to drive them away from being that way.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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I raised my children to earn what they get and to simply want or be given is too selfish! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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I found it was good to follow some of the latest must have...kids can
suffer a lot if they always are forced to be different.
posted by
Kabu
on June 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM
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I guess it depends
on their age and why "Ben" is so important to them.
posted by
SpitFire70
on June 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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