Precisely, Ron. And people can inadvertently promote childishness in their children by accepting it rather than challenging it. I'm not saying that is happening in any specific instance here -- but the commercialization of Christmas, and specifically the direct marketing to kids via kids shows that are nothing but marketing, makes it a very easy trap to fall into without realizing. Christmas is a time of generosity and a huge part of the joy of receiving is in knowing we've given as well so we understand what went into the gifts we receive. The same is true for our kids. The more they work and sacrifice to give to siblings, parents, and friends, the deeper their joy with whatever they receive, whether it's the "must have toy" or something else.
With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:11:41 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > Deac, child and childish are not the same thing. > > On Tuesday, December 16, 2014 8:18:37 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Thank you, Peter! Now I'm even more thankful we have no TV and don't buy >> plastic or electronic toys toys. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
