One way to instill or to redirect values in our children, grands, etc., is to ask: "What do you NEED for Christmas", rather than "What do you WANT for Christmas."
Needs are fewer than wants, always; less costly; more valuable; and sustainable.
A discussion around their needs and wants will likely ensue. That is good. It will enable you to distinguish "needs" from "wants", while explaining the true meaning of Christmas; distinguishing it from the crass commercialism that now overwhelms it.
Monday, November 24, 2014
NEEDS VS. WANTS THIS CHRISTMAS
One way to instill or to redirect values in our children, grands, etc., is to ask: "What do you NEED for Christmas", rather than "What do you WANT for Christmas."
Needs are fewer than wants, always; less costly; more valuable; and sustainable.
A discussion around their needs and wants will likely ensue. That is good. It will enable you to distinguish "needs" from "wants", while explaining the true meaning of Christmas; distinguishing it from the crass commercialism that now overwhelms it.