What would you do if you had the sweetest little girl in the world, but you simply couldn't afford to give her

Question

all that you wished that you could?

Answer 1

There are sayings that go, "The best things in life are free", and "Money can't buy happiness."

Showering your daughter with gifts and "things" is no replacement for spending quality time with her and having a real, loving relationship.  I've known plenty of kids who had every toy, the fanciest car, designer clothes, and they were miserable.

While it may seem important to give your child nice things, it's a humble life lesson for her to know that her mommy works hard for what she has, and she can't always have everything she wants.

Believe me, it will be refreshing when your daughter understands the meaning of working hard for what she wants, instead of having a sense of entitlement that most kids have these days. :)

Answer 2

i think we all want to give our children more than we have or can. its just motherhood. we always want more for them but we give as much as we possibly can.

i also have a little girl, 9mos. she is the love of my life. she has all the toys, clothes, etc that she could ever want. im just worrying about her 1st birthday, as she literally has everything. i just dont want her birthday presents to be on the light side

Answer 3

How much does a hug cost these days?  How much does having a "girls night in" painting toenails and doing silly "makeovers" cost?  How much does taking a walk around the block with your daughter cost?  How much does sitting on your bed brushing her hair and her brushing your's cost?  If you can't afford these things then you shouldn't have had her in the first place because you can purchase nail polish at the dollar store...all it costs is a little bit of quality time.

Answer 4

You do not have to buy your child things to show her that you love her.

You can not buy her love. You can not show love through gifts.

Show her love through actions and words. Read stories, tell tales, play games. Watch tv and films together. Eat your meals together. Spend time together. Teach her right from wrong.

Be a caring parent, try your best. That is all you can do. No one would ask for more.

Answer 5

My son is now 21..the other day we talked about his life growing up..he did not remember all the really cool toys we got him but he did remember the time we made a fort using sheets and they covered the whole house, and the time we went to the park and had a picnic and we flew a cheap kite and it hit me on top of the head.lol...I realized then he remembered all the times my hubby and I spent playing with him..Don't feel guilty, just spend what time you have with her , playing and having fun!

Answer 6

my mom went through that she raised me and my sister we never had much my mom worked two jobs and did everything she could but you know what  now its not about what we wanted but what we had we didnt have to go without the nessecities and my mom loved us i knew she couldnt afford the new nikes (popular when i was young) or the brand names but she gave us so much and thats why i respect my mom today she did her best and wanted us to have so much and thats whats important she tried and did the best she could and now that im 24 i know that there were times i complained that i never get anything and i knew that wasnt true but know i know that there were times my mom broke her bank to buy me that new shirt i wanted to start school just do your best and let her know you love her its not about the material things its the love and time you share

Answer 7

the 1 thing you can give her that sadly other kids may not have and is free, is love, kisses and cuddles. thats all kids really need. i have a 10 year old and he says to me he is too old to be tucked in at night now! i still sneak in and give him a wee kiss goodnight! dont fret huni your little angel will love you always

Answer 8

it is not possessions kids want, it is your time and love. I can't give my kids everything in the world but they do fine

Answer 9

The best thing you can do is the one thing she needs the most,is free and you can give it no matter how many hours you work...your love,understanding,acceptance and to teach her the things you know about life and how to love others without predijust..everything else toys,clothes are things that will be forgotten as the years go by but the lessons we teach will stay with that child forever.