Should children be spoiled?

Most parents set healthy boundaries for their children’s overall well being.  Doing so isn’t always easy as there are kids that test their parent’s limits on a daily basis. Throughout life, I’ve heard others say that giving children whatever they want is bad, but is this really true? Could a child who doesn’t understand the value of a dollar really appreciate a gift?

Let’s find out!

Everything has a price 

Since a very young age, it is extremely important to teach children that in order to obtain anything ―one should understand the effort behind it. Perhaps, you’ve watched the popular show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills where cameras follow a group of young adults into their opulent lifestyles. Have you ever considered what these “kids” would be doing without their parent’s money?

From my earliest memories, I can remember how my mother worked very hard to give me everything I needed, plus any extras that I might’ve wanted. However, my mentality was shaped by a professional woman who valued and understood the importance of an education. I am sure that cast of Rich Kids understands the value of money. As an example, Dorothy Wang’s dad built his fortune based on education and hard work.

Throughout my childhood and teen years, most of the time I got to own things most of my friends had; but, my mentality never changed. I knew that in order for me to continue receiving such gifts, I had to get good grades and behave.

Raising an independent woman

Every time I'd receive any gifts, I was aware of the sacrifice and effort behind each of them. Thus, taking my mother as an example, I went off to college and also became a professional woman. The day in which I finally have children of my own, I will educate them on valuing every single dollar and gift they receive.

Spoiling our children is good, but with certain boundaries. For example, in order for them to receive what they want ―in some way or another he or she will have to work for it. Consider, that there are millions of children who get spoiled and still turn out to be incredible people!

What’s your opinion: Do you think that spoiling a child is bad?

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