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I can still remember the wonders of Christmas when I was a child. All the lights, smells and sights. Wish I could go back, maybe I will get a second childhood if I reach my 90s.
The purposely put the sparkly fun stuff right where you need to walk through to get where you need to do. Iâm wondering if thats why when I was a child, I was made to âwait in the carâ. This day and age,, you get arrested for keeping your kids in the car while you shop.
I have a normally well-behaved 4 year old girl. And having been in the stores with her recently, and hearing her âwantâ list. I ask her how many of âxâ item she currently has. And then I tell her if she really really wants it, she can ask SC for it, because Mommy is not buying her any more toys as she cannot keep picked up what she already has! (SC is making his list SHORT for her this year, she gets the one thing she has consistently asked for this year & thatâs IT!)
My kids (2 and 4) have a great time in the toy department âjust looking.â Itâs their treat for being good in the rest of the store, and they know enough to take ânoâ for an answer if weâre not buying anything that day. You just have to make sure your ânoâ means just that, not âNag me for another 20 minutes until I say yes.â
the best answer I found, was like myhaircut said - is an hour time of we are just âlookingâ. On special days each given $2.00 to spend with a âthat is itâ - and oh my! how many things they could find to buy for $2.00! (nowadays youâd probably make that $5.00 - just pocket money stuff)
it works! and it also teaches them stuff like math and good consumer shopping, evlauation - and they have emense fun looking and choosing and deciding what to spend their money on.
I carry a tablet and put each desired item on their wish list. They are allowed to wish for anything. It handles the urgent need for most kids and I know what they would really like come birthdays and Christmas.
I have used this method for many years with great success. They know they will not get everything on their wish list but it is ok to wish.
WebSpider over 14 years ago
They need a swift kickâŠ
Rose191Dreamer over 14 years ago
They are just little wide-eyed children, like we all once were.
Allison Nunn Premium Member over 14 years ago
Thank you rose dreamer! My sentiments exactly!
lightenup Premium Member over 14 years ago
They need to make lists. It would get all of those wants down on paper and make them âofficialâ.
alan.gurka over 14 years ago
Ellie needs ear plugs.
AZLILSIS over 14 years ago
I can still remember the wonders of Christmas when I was a child. All the lights, smells and sights. Wish I could go back, maybe I will get a second childhood if I reach my 90s.
keltii over 14 years ago
The purposely put the sparkly fun stuff right where you need to walk through to get where you need to do. Iâm wondering if thats why when I was a child, I was made to âwait in the carâ. This day and age,, you get arrested for keeping your kids in the car while you shop.
EarlWash over 14 years ago
Hey, at nearly 80, I STILL WANT THAT!!!!!!!!!
Iâm a boy who still wants his toys.
samson3942 over 14 years ago
And its Christmas time again, we live in the I want generation
Rosedragon over 14 years ago
I have a normally well-behaved 4 year old girl. And having been in the stores with her recently, and hearing her âwantâ list. I ask her how many of âxâ item she currently has. And then I tell her if she really really wants it, she can ask SC for it, because Mommy is not buying her any more toys as she cannot keep picked up what she already has! (SC is making his list SHORT for her this year, she gets the one thing she has consistently asked for this year & thatâs IT!)
gofinsc over 14 years ago
âShe goes runninâ to the shelter Of her Mommyâs Little Helperâ
Gretchen's Mom over 14 years ago
When will she ever learn to leave the kids at home with John whenever sheâs going to be in any kind of a store that has a toy section?!?!?!?!
myhaircut over 14 years ago
My kids (2 and 4) have a great time in the toy department âjust looking.â Itâs their treat for being good in the rest of the store, and they know enough to take ânoâ for an answer if weâre not buying anything that day. You just have to make sure your ânoâ means just that, not âNag me for another 20 minutes until I say yes.â
Downundergirl over 14 years ago
the best answer I found, was like myhaircut said - is an hour time of we are just âlookingâ. On special days each given $2.00 to spend with a âthat is itâ - and oh my! how many things they could find to buy for $2.00! (nowadays youâd probably make that $5.00 - just pocket money stuff)
it works! and it also teaches them stuff like math and good consumer shopping, evlauation - and they have emense fun looking and choosing and deciding what to spend their money on.
ireg over 14 years ago
I carry a tablet and put each desired item on their wish list. They are allowed to wish for anything. It handles the urgent need for most kids and I know what they would really like come birthdays and Christmas. I have used this method for many years with great success. They know they will not get everything on their wish list but it is ok to wish.