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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, financial security means you can purchase those wants whenever. We typically give one present and truly see the holidays asa time to enjoy being with our family and friends. A lot of charitable giving is central to our celebrations. [/quote]

We can, but we don't. Most "wants" in our house are met with "put it on the birthday/Christmas list." Then gifts, much appreciated for having been anticipated and actually wanted and not crossed off the list during the time of first desire to receipt, are exchanged during our holiday, when we truly enjoy being with family and friends and engaging in acts of service and charitable giving together.[/quote]

We do the same here. (Although I grew up poor, so I guess I’m low-brow?) I credit this for not making my kids brats. They know not to whine in a store for something; IMO kids who get stuff all the time want things all the time. The list of desires will never be sated.

I don’t know if this is related to it, but my kids wants remain fairly constant some months out about what they really want. A few months out from Christmas, our daughter was asking for a specific doll for Christmas. It literally was the only item she had asked for, and did not deviate. Same goes for birthday, Halloween costumes. Could just be their personalities too, but I suspect the “put it on your ______ list,” gives them time to really distill what they want.[/quote]

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