A child asks to buy him an expensive thing: a little trick to postpone the purchase - without hysterics and resentment

21.06.2024 03:30

Visiting a toy store with a child is a real challenge for parents.

After all, the baby will most likely pay attention to something very expensive and will start demanding that mom and dad urgently buy him this thing.

This is the nature of many children: they want to get the toy they like “here and now”.

Most of the parents' arguments do not work. The child simply ignores the following phrases: "We don't have money", "Let's buy it sometime later", "Let's buy something cheaper".

An upset toddler can throw a tantrum right in the store. Fortunately, it's easy to avoid.

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How to persuade a child to postpone a purchase

Did your little one ask you to buy him an expensive toy, smartphone or computer?

Don't rush to refuse your child. You will upset him greatly.

Promise your child that you will buy the item. Important: the phrase "sometime later" will not work. Name a specific date.

The ideal option is this: when you return home, go to the wall calendar with your child and circle the day when you can buy a toy/gadget.

As a result, you will visually indicate a goal for the child. In such a situation, hysterics and resentments stop.

And be sure to keep your word when the designated date arrives.

Previously, common mistakes in raising girls were listed.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief