Consider giving your children experiences instead of things, they last a whole lot longer. A friend is providing his teenage son with one such experience this Friday that is connected to an experience his father gave him over 30 years ago. Chip is taking his son, Zack, to the last space shuttle launch on Friday. His father took him to the first launch of the shuttle. Cost: gas to get there, Sharing a Memory: priceless.
Providing your children with experiences instead of things may not be popular with them now but the lasting impression will stick with them long past the usefulness of the latest gadget that they are longing for.
Parents sharing their parenting experiences with other parents. Post a question about a problem you're having with your child or help someone out with their parenting problem. Benefit from the experiences of others. Share what has worked for you and what hasn't worked. In parenting, solutions are not black and white, and no two situations are identical. When utilizing the information presented on this blog, exercise your own judgement. Contact us at ParentSharing@aol.com .
Monday, July 4, 2011
Experiences or Things: Which Makes More of a Difference in Your Child's Life?
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