Some parents save money for several months in order to please their children during the New Year holidays.
Many people think that expensive gifts will show how much they love their child.
However, this may not always be a good idea.
Why You Should Think Several Times Before Buying an Expensive Gift for Your Child
Every year the gift should be even more expensive.
You yourself will set a high bar that will have to be overcome every year. Children expect that gifts should be more respectable every year.
Therefore, you will significantly complicate your life.
Commerce or magic
New Year used to be a truly special holiday. Everyone would gather around the table, have a good time, and give each other symbolic gifts. However, the value of family time was the main one.
Now many note that the holiday has become increasingly commercial. Previously, it was enough to put up a Christmas tree, cook Olivier salad and serve tangerines. Now, you can’t do without special dishes and decorations, like from a Hollywood movie.
You decide what values to instill in your children.
Inflated expectations
Experts note that one expensive New Year's gift can become the reason for constant high expectations. After that, children will expect expensive surprises literally on every holiday.
Earlier we reported on the 3 mistakes parents make that affect their child’s self-esteem .
