Reply To: Are We Spoiling Our Kids?

mazal, I tend to agree with your philosophy, but I think it’s a scary road to travel. I personally know people who became very effected by having almost nothing, while their freinds had a lot (accordingly anyway). These people developed jealousy, the grass-is-always-greener on the other side syndrom, or the neverending craving for materialism.

Of course, on the other hand, people who got this kind of chinuch also became very appreciating people, people who are not materialistic.

I guess it boils down to really, really knowing your kids well amd being sure they are not growing up resentful.

So while I may agree with your shitta, I’d rather travel the middle road.