by Kyann Barton

Created on: April 14, 2009

Unlike certain females we like to call gold diggers, children could care less about money. Sure kids love getting gifts on their birthdays, or getting to pick what they want from the toy aisle, what a child really wants is a parents unconditional love. Not only is that what they want its what they need. If you constantly give your child toys and the like in abundance eventually it isn't going to feel so special to them. A hug on the other hand, or a little time with you after you've been at work all day, now that is special.

I have 2 children, neither of which understand the concept of money yet but one does understand what all the fancy new toys look like at the store. The difference is she doesn't beg for one or act out when she doesn't get it because she has plenty of things to do at home that don't cost a thing. Honestly, and maybe its because she's still young, she can sit and play with the pots in the kitchen and be just as happy as she would be at Chucky Cheese. Kids only know what you teach them, if you teach them that money is everything thats all they will care about. If you teach them that all you need is love and family then that is what they will be happy with.

Money and stuff is fine but love is much more important than anything else. There is a huge lack of love all across the world now, so why would we want to diminish it any further? Spend time with your children, take them on hikes, do fun things that are free, and don't give in to what everyday corporate America tries to sell your children. They need loving parents, food in their bellies, and a nice place to rest their tiny heads at night. You can't buy love, but you can give hate freely, I guess it all comes down to what you want your children to grow up and do. If you want them to think that the world revolves around what they have instead of who they are, go ahead buy them the world. If you want them to love and spend quality time with their children when they have them, try just being there.

Give a child a sucker and their happy, but they aren't so happy once that sucker is gone. Cuddle with a child on the couch after a long day at work, and that child goes to sleep at night feeling safe and loved. You are your childs first teacher, and if they see you trying to vie for their attention with flashy gifts and candy, they will end up doing the same. Not only is it a waste of resources its a waste of time, time you could be spending on a picnic or a day at the beach watching your child grow, thrive, and learn new things. Children are pliable, and constantly learning, we might as well teach them to enjoy life with love, not money.

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