It seems like so many of todays kids are spoiled and materialistic. What can parents do to help children care more about other people?
It’s true that we live in an increasingly consumerist society and that children are the newest consumer target group. Children and their families are bombarded at every turn with things they absolutely have to buy. Parents who are required to spend long hours away from their children sometimes are vulnerable to this pressure to buy things for their children to make up for lost time together. In fact, what parents and children really want the most is time to connect with each other. Figuring out meaningful ways to be together and consciously teaching kids to resist consumer pressure can help families stay focused on meeting their real needs for connection and closeness. Do you think it’s better for mothers to stay-at-home or to work and have careers? Opportunities for women in the workplace are increasing as is the need for women in the workforce. Combined with the economic realities many families face, more and more women are working outside the home. The important issue for families i
