Not really. My children only gets gifts from me in their birthday and other holidays where it customary to give children presents.
I don't think it is healthy for children to get what they want, when they want.
> If you think it's unhealthy for children to have phones, is there a reason not to say that to him?
Most of his school friends have phones. If I tell him it is not healthy, then one of two things will happen:
- He will question why his friend's parents give them something unhealthy.
- He will repeat what I said to his friends.
I don't like where either of those outcomes can potentially lead, so I just say a phone is too expensive for me to buy. I also expect that this can drive him towards the "work hard" mindset, so that he can have the things he want in the future.
Not really. My children only gets gifts from me in their birthday and other holidays where it customary to give children presents.
I don't think it is healthy for children to get what they want, when they want.
> If you think it's unhealthy for children to have phones, is there a reason not to say that to him?
Most of his school friends have phones. If I tell him it is not healthy, then one of two things will happen:
- He will question why his friend's parents give them something unhealthy.
- He will repeat what I said to his friends.
I don't like where either of those outcomes can potentially lead, so I just say a phone is too expensive for me to buy. I also expect that this can drive him towards the "work hard" mindset, so that he can have the things he want in the future.