When We Say Yes to Everything: Why Fulfilling Every Wishlist Can Backfire
When We Say Yes to Everything: Why Fulfilling Every Wishlist Can Backfire As moms, our hearts are wired differently. The moment our child points at something in a shop or mentions a new “must-have” toy, outfit, gadget, or experience, something inside us says, “If I can give it, why shouldn’t I?” We convince ourselves we’re doing it out of love, security, or simply because we didn’t have these things growing up. Some of us even feel that buying things is our way of showing care. But here’s a truth many of us learn a little late: Giving children everything they want—no matter the cost—often does more harm than good. It doesn’t matter whether you’re financially capable. The point is not about affordability. The point is about mindset, values, and long-term consequences. Let’s talk honestly about why less can actually be more, even when you can afford to give more. 1. They Stop Valuing Things When children get everything easily, they don’t attach meaning to it. The excitement lasts o...