It's still a sad thing that children need things to have it proven to them that their parents love and value them.
Not if they're raised right. The young ones associate Christmas with toys and gifts and that's something that most of us have been through. The love and value part has nothing to do with Christmas.
At a young age the gifts are from "Santa", so where's the burden of proof that parents love and value come in? I don't follow...are you talking of teenagers, etc?
At a young age the gifts are from "Santa", so where's the burden of proof that parents love and value come in? I don't follow...are you talking of teenagers, etc?
Bingo. See, here's the thing. Long ago holidays became nothing more than the scheme of the day to get into your pocket. Forget the bah humbug stuff.
I stopped buying into this garbage when Grandparents day was hatched. Does that mean I hate grandparents? Of course not. But I'm not going out and buying a card or gift because Hallmark says I should.
And, quite frankly, I hate to see people give in to these things. Love your grandparents? ..then go get them a card today...trust me, they will appreciate receiving it in the mail tomorrow instead of on some contrived "event day" made up by some guy trying to sell greeting cards.
My advice - climb off the bandwagon and set it on fire..you'll be a happier person for it in the long run.
Well not really, you see Christmas is the ONLY time I ever show my kids that I love them, it's a way for me to make up for the 364 days that I treat them like garbage...so, they'll be presents there you see....don't worry valeogut.
my wife got back last night from a full day of Christmas shopping. so of course I offered to help haul in all da stuff. she said everything's in the back seat, but of course I didn't listen and opened up the rear door(suv) and behold, , I saw what she got me for Christmas.
Now how am I going to be surprised about this. Acting lessons? Alzheimers? This is a real dilemma. and no, I was not snooping.
and I don't want anyone here spilling da beans either.
stagday
on-line shopping is so great. I just love it. I think I hear the UPS man now.
At a young age the gifts are from "Santa", so where's the burden of proof that parents love and value come in? I don't follow...are you talking of teenagers, etc?
I'm talking of teenagers, adolescents, kids who've had the myth of "Santa" spoiled for them at an early age. You should be able to appreciate your parents for their love and sense of value for you, despite what age you are (obviously newborn babies with absolutely no sense of right or wrong, value or worthlessness, etc. are an exception. But they love and value their parents undyingly anyway).
I agree with that part of it Greg, but disagree that this should take into account the young ones who still believe....you can't imagine the anticipation these days in our home unless you have children of your own or older ones and can recall what I see on a daily basis now...just the look in their eyes and smiles says it all!
I'll share with you a story about my 5 yr old boy....he wanted a toy called "Terrain Twister" last year from Santa, and it got fumbled up with an online Sears purchase that just put us at odds, didn't happen thanks to them and we could not find one in time.
I know it's at the top of his list this year! I asked him about it and he kindly reminded me that Santa didn't bring it last year and I asked him why Santa didn't bring it....he said that "it's probably a tough toy to make and they just couldn't get it done in time"....now tell me what do you think will be under that Christmas Tree this year?
From that moment on I'd do whatever it takes to make sure he had that to open this year...that's the spirit of Christmas to me! The look in his eyes and excitement he has for this toy and the enjoyment that my wife and I will have seeing him HAPPY!
What is so wrong about doing this to the ones who have issue here?
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I agree with that part of it Greg, but disagree that this should take into account the young ones who still believe....you can't imagine the anticipation these days in our home unless you have children of your own or older ones and can recall what I see on a daily basis now...just the look in their eyes and smiles says it all!
I'll share with you a story about my 5 yr old boy....he wanted a toy called "Terrain Twister" last year from Santa, and it got fumbled up with an online Sears purchase that just put us at odds, didn't happen thanks to them and we could find one in time.
I know it's at the top of his list this year! I asked him about it and he kindly reminded me that Santa didn't bring it last year and I asked him why Santa didn't bring it....he said that "it's probably a tough toy to make and they just couldn't get it done in time"....now tell me what do you think will be under that Christmas Tree this year?
From that moment on I'd do whatever it takes to make sure he had that to open this year...that's the spirit of Christmas to me! The look in his eyes and excitement he has for this toy and the enjoyment that my wife and I will have seeing him HAPPY!
What is so wrong about doing this to the ones who have issue here?
Not a thing's wrong with that. Not a thing. (Heartwarming, by the way)
But I'm referring to the spoiled kids who know Santa's not making their gifts. They know their parents just go out and buy whatever they want. And they figure money grows on trees and their parents have failed them if they didn't get everything they wanted. And so the parents feel obligated to go hundreds, thousands of dollars into debt just because they feel they have an obligation to their kids to prove that they love them. Those spoiled kids don't deserve half the stuff they get, and they should be **** grateful for what excess overpriced plastic toys - that kids half their age made halfway across the world for a nickel - do happen to appear under the tree.
DEFINITELY agree with your points. More than likely these kind of parents don't spend the time with the kids which is more important and are guilted into buying back the love if you will and the kids know it and take advantage of it back...seen this over and over as well as you I'm sure!
I agree with that part of it Greg, but disagree that this should take into account the young ones who still believe....you can't imagine the anticipation these days in our home unless you have children of your own or older ones and can recall what I see on a daily basis now...just the look in their eyes and smiles says it all!
I'll share with you a story about my 5 yr old boy....he wanted a toy called "Terrain Twister" last year from Santa, and it got fumbled up with an online Sears purchase that just put us at odds, didn't happen thanks to them and we could not find one in time.
I know it's at the top of his list this year! I asked him about it and he kindly reminded me that Santa didn't bring it last year and I asked him why Santa didn't bring it....he said that "it's probably a tough toy to make and they just couldn't get it done in time"....now tell me what do you think will be under that Christmas Tree this year?
From that moment on I'd do whatever it takes to make sure he had that to open this year...that's the spirit of Christmas to me! The look in his eyes and excitement he has for this toy and the enjoyment that my wife and I will have seeing him HAPPY!
What is so wrong about doing this to the ones who have issue here?
The terrain twister is cool....especially in snow....I got my son one last year(that is not a dig in anyway) and he loved it. It really works as they show on the TV which was a suprise to me as an RC toy........
December 1st, 2005, 01:05 AM
The young ones associate Christmas with toys and gifts and that's something that most of us have been through. The love and value part has nothing to do with Christmas.
(somebodies getting a lump of coal)
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