Writer’s Workshop: Loved to Bits
Tiger girl and Daddy
Tiger girl is one lucky girl. The princess and baby of the family she is doted on by both grandparents and constantly showered with gifts. She has tons of pre-loved and new clothes, toys, accessories and bags given by friends and relatives. She has much more material possessions than I had at her age and is still adding to her collection. She is really showered with love from everyone of the family.
At a tender age of three she is a well seasoned traveler. She has been to Bali Indonesia, Phuket, Thailand, Taipei, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea (Twice!!) and various different states in Malaysia. She has traveled around in cars, buses, trains, planes and on ferries. She certainly has more chops on her passport then her brothers or even I had at her age.
Even though many say at this age they may not remember the various places that you may bring them too however seeing the joy on her face and knowing that she is enjoying herself while making new experiences is priceless. She contributes to the family in her own helpful ways and certainly has brighten up our lives. You can say that she deserves to be “spoiled”.
Are your kids “spoiled too”
Do you believe in “spoiling” your kids at times?
February 6, 2014 @ 1:29 pm
Children nowadays are definitely more fortunate as compared to us when we were young 🙂
February 6, 2014 @ 10:02 pm
I think kids in general are spoiled (given too many possessions) today than years past. While I never intended to spoil our kids in providing for them the basics and then some luxuries that these simple acts along spoiled them. They have not really known true hardship in their lives, until they moved out on their own. They now do their own thing to the point that they don’t make allowance for emergencies. This I blame in part on their spoiled attitude – wanting immediate gratification and not looking to the future. We are all guilty of this, true, but I see this more with younger generations. I think as parents we must be very careful in giving too much to our children, but this is my opinion and I’m certain others may not agree with it.
February 7, 2014 @ 7:35 am
@Cathy I do agree with you. I practice delayed gratification with the kids once they reach 3 or 4 years old as they will be old enough then to understand the concept. They do have to “work ” for the luxuries that they receive as I want them to know that in this world there is no free lunches.
February 7, 2014 @ 12:05 am
Oh ~ can’t spoil them with Love ~ she is adorable ~ thanks, artmusedog ^_^
February 7, 2014 @ 6:11 am
Oh I like all this fun time! She is a lucky girl!
February 7, 2014 @ 7:09 am
She is a cutie and has traveled more than I have that’s for sure…
February 7, 2014 @ 9:08 am
Spoiling has its time and place. Too much spoiling leads to rotten children.
February 8, 2014 @ 6:04 am
I would say that my kids definitely have more posessions than they need and more than I had growing up. Are they spoiled, maybe a bit but they are also really good kids who are kind and generous. My son easily passes on his toys to others when done with them. My daughter is starting to learn this, but it is difficult for her at such a young age. Sounds like yours has had some great experiences that she will always treasure!
February 8, 2014 @ 12:36 pm
Oh I’m definitely jealous of her travels! 😉 One of these days I’ll catch up!
February 11, 2014 @ 5:18 am
I tried to leave a comment here last Thursday, but for some reason, when asking to click on the fruit, the correct fruit wasn’t present. Just thought I would let you know.
My kids are spoiled to an extent. They are responsible as well. I think when compared to the way I was brought up, there are some pros and cons and I believe it is up to the child too. My mother would say she spoiled me since I am the youngest – but that didn’t make me rotten. I am responsible, accountable, proactive…so I do think there is a good way to spoil your child. 🙂
February 18, 2014 @ 11:44 am
I love spoiling my little grand-kids…
I am sure I spoiled my kids when they were little too.
It’s hard not to want to give them everything in the world!
Thanks for linking to the letter “L”.
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