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Monday, February 5, 2007
Do you spoil your kid?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I know it’s well over a month since Christmas/Hanukkah ended, but I’m still fretting because I spent $50-plus for some perfume my 14-year-old daughter “had to have.”
Every time I walk by that little pink bottle, I just sneer. I don’t buy things like that for myself so why I would I buy it for my kid? Like many parents, I just couldn’t say no to a once-a-year-request. I caved in again.
Her birthday is Thursday and she requested a combo fax/scanner/printer machine. Yes, It’s already purchased. And I’m asking myself, “Why would a kid that just turned 15 need a fax machine or a scanner, for that matter? Is she running a small business out of her bedroom?”
Let’s not go there.
So I ease my mind by figuring I’m bound to get some use out of her new birthday present. How does that sound for rationalization?
Maybe I need to start a new program — S.A., or Spoilers Anonymous.
“My name is Abby Brunks. I’m the mother of a spoiled child.”
“Hi, Abby!”
No, that’s not the answer.
It’s time to face my spoiling demons head on and just say no. In the meantime, I could use a little help from you fellow bloggers. Please send me some examples of how you spoiled your own children or stories you’ve heard about other kids. Have you made a purchase like I did that gnawed at your conscience? I want to hear how other parents justify an extravagant purchase. Maybe that’ll make me feel better.
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