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Taming Consumerism in Young Children

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It’s true. Every child is unique. My elder daughter J has learned the lesson quite well but my son K can’t seem even to get the message.

With exposure from TV and the Internet, children are vulnerable to all sorts of advertisements from a very young age. And quietly they are influenced to think that getting things is something they must do.

Lately, K has become very persistent. He wants everything. And he wants it now. He doesn’t have the patience to wait and he is very strong-willed.

When he can’t get his hand at things he wants, he gets cranky. He throws tantrums.

In my book of parenting, this behavior is totally unacceptable.

In the latest incident, it happened in a shopping mall last Sunday.

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What Lessons To Teach Your Child About Money?

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As families continue to adjust to an economy that is very different from just a few years ago, parents are realizing how important money lessons are to the future of their children.

It is true that kids will take what they want out of lessons learned in their youth, however if something becomes part of their day-to-day life, there is a good chance they will carry that behavior into their adult lives.

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Best Part Time Jobs For 16 Year Olds – No Qualifications and No Interviews

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The benefits of a child getting a part time job are many. Eventually, parents want them to be able to face the world when they grow up. But for now, we want them to be able to earn extra cash and be independent.

I am not going to help you find a part time job through job recruitment agencies. You can find these tips in other articles. Also, these are not your conventional part time jobs you used to have when you were young either.

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Smart Shopping – Five Ways to Do Your Shopping Homework

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Stop. Impulsive shopping has no place in the current economic downturn. With companies going bankrupt, banks growing stingy with loans and people becoming unsure of their financial stability, it is imperative that you fine-tune your shopping habits to the rough times. Your goal: Save up for the rainy days. Your move: Do your homework before you engage in any shopping spree or grocery hoarding. Here are five ways you can do your shopping homework:

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