What if my kids get everything and go places fun but act like they never had anything, then wanna whine?

Question

They pick things up off the floor and hide to eat it. grab at things at the store like they have to get it all. but their not loud and alley they just really bug me and stare at your food when they just finish.

Answer 1

Are you sure they aren't puppy dogs? LOL Kidding!

I think all kids act like that sometimes.

My favorite lines: You never buy me ANYTHING!!

                          You never take us ANYWHERE

My response: Give me a break. You have it good.

Answer 2

They sound like small children. Over look it for now. They are small and not grown like us. Try to be patient. They are not unusual. You sound like a step mom. A real mom would seem more understanding. They do too many other things that should bug you worse than that.

Answer 3

How old are they? If they are able to, take them to the Salvation Army or your local rescue mission or a soup kitchen and volunteer with them. They will learn that they are fortunate and should be grateful for what they have. I volunteer to make dinner once or twice a month, and when my children are old enough we will include them.

Answer 4

Then stop giving them everything and taking them to fun places.  Then let them whine

"we never go anywhere fun!!"

"well you didn't appreciate it very much when we did, so we wont be anymore unless you earn it"

Answer 5

Ok.... Then the don't know what it means to have privileges, they just know how to take and take and take, and could care less how they get it right? OK Then they need to work on things around the house to earn the right to go somewhere fun or to get money to buy things at the store. If they learn to work for it, not only will they be more exciting about it, but they will learn to appreciate it.

Answer 6

I dont suggest smacking them around a little bit but as to makeing them earn what they get is a great way of teaching your kids about the adult world I made similar mistakes as you my son asks to have something I got it for him just because I love to see their happy smiles after a while mom I'm sick of that four wheeler I dont like the color I want a camo one I get that mom I want a new bike I get that he tears it apart litterally mom I want another bike oh no I just bought u one and you broke it if you want another one you have to earn it now he goes to work with my hubby on odd jobs like hauling cars to the junk yard or he'll do chores and he almost has the money for the bike he wants and he loves to go to work as well and he is also learning in the process that these things do not just magically appear that they have to come from hard work.

Answer 7

um, strange. Perhaps talking to them about what bothers you could help. This is kinda weird since you say that they dont whine, just act strange. Slap em around a bit too. It helps.

Answer 8

Do you tell them no about getting things ever?  You are describing spoiled kids.  They need to learn appreciation and earning things.  I hope that that assessment is too harsh, but if it is not, you still have time to address it.  Your job is to raise responsible, mature, appreciative kids.  Giving them lots is not the way to reach that goal.