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[quote=Anonymous]I think your child is at a great age to start hearing about the practical side of gifts. You can start to explain about how when we want something, we think about the price, and how much space it will take up, and whatever other considerations you have (for example, how much will I use it? Is it recyclable or pretty wasteful? Is it fair trade, if that matters?). You can model this thinking and decision making by talking about your own purchases. Instead of worrying that you will be disappointing her, think of what a favor you do your child to be giving her guidelines as she makes her way into the world of endless consumerism and consumption we all live in now. It's ultimately a relief to recognize that yes, there are a billion things we all want, but we make decisions and set boundaries and then focus on being happy with what we have![/quote]
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