Answer: Children appreciate the little things when they are raised knowing that they are NOT entitled to anything but food, shelter, and clothes. Also, this does not mean that they have to have the best of the best or top brands all the time. Everything received should be taught as a blessing, as a gift from God, not a need. Teaching the difference between needs and wants is important. Children should also learn about helping and how to contribute to the household by doing chores, earning money, managing money, tithing, etc. These things are all vital. Parents need not give them everything they want all the time. Rather, children need to learn to give to the needy, serve others, be thankful to others, and give thanks to God. It is a known fact that kids who grow up knowing that they do not have a free ride in life, and instead have helped to pay for the car they drive, their schooling, or their new clothes will appreciate them more. God loves a cheerful giver....and as they give to God, give to others, and give to their households they will be blessed and happier for it!!!
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