No. But I think we mean this differently. I don’t see the occasional treat (which we do) as spoiling – spoiling is sustained, unhealthy, and usually over the top. But the occasional treat is healthy, fun, and important for everyone.
Depends on what you mean with spoiling. We’re not that wealthy and don’t have the money for all kind of material stuff, expensive holidays or even all kind of clubs or sports. We live quite simple, but my kids feel spoiled when I organize a playdate or a sleepover, when I cook a lovely meal, bake pancakes for breakfast or bake their favourite brownies, when we hang together, play a game or watch a movie. And every weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) we do take them out to a playground, park, festival or sometimes bowling or the cinema.
Depends on what you mean by spoiling. Giving children clear boundaries and natural consequences with lots of love, hugs and praise is great for them. Investing your time in your children is the best gift you can give them.
My husband and I decided from early on that we were not going to spoil our daughter with material items. We did however spoil her with lots of love and hugs, and I think she has turned out a very secure and grateful young lady.
Spoiling them with your love and time is limitless, you can never spoil them to much this way. Spoiling them with ‘things’ I don’t really recommend, but if it’s very occasional, I don’t suppose it would do much damage
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