In addition to my previous post...

So here's another thing... (got this idea from my friend Abbie's page, but hers is nice and more about Christmas, mine is me ranting obviously)

Everyones broke right? I mean really, most people are hurting from the economy, I won't get into their normal overspending since we already covered that in the previous chapter. :)

So how did it become the "normal" for all the spoiled rotten kids in America today to expect new XBOX 360's and new Nintendo Wii's and cell phones, and ipods for Christmas?? I'm sorry, your child is already bratty enough now you're going to go purchase a $300-$400 gaming system?? Really? What did you get for Christmas when you were that age? Cause I'm pretty sure it wasn't something that expensive. And if you did, well then that probably explains alot.

I just don't get it, so you're really broke, already spend on stuff you shouldn't and then go spoil your children rotten for Christmas. All because most parents are too afraid that their children will be mad or sad because they didn't get what they wanted for Christmas. Thats really annoying. And sad too, I'm sorry but when did children start running the household?? What do they contribute. I'm not saying kids aren't great. But I'm saying most of us work to provide, most children now days don't even have chores to do. And if they do, they don't usually do them.


What happened to chores and having responsibilities as a child. When I was in middle/high school we didn't get to do anything until we had helped with yard work or mowed the lawn during summer. It wasn't just like ohhh hey my dear sweet child, I work full time, buy you whatever you want and I'd love to do everything else too, including cooking and cleaning and yard work too. You're right you should get to go hang out with your friends every second of everyday. Because your 6.5 hours of school everyday must really really stress you out. So you go ahead, I've got this. You deserve to have whatever you want, because you've worked just so hard in your life, and I deserve to stay here. And you wonder why I don't want kids!!!! Come on now! Its like one disaster to another. Just because most parents can't say no.

I'm not saying all parents are like this. And god knows, I LOVVVEE the ones who aren't. But I'm just so sick of kids running their parents life. When do the parents get to enjoy their lives? I know what most people reading this are thinking...she doesn't have kids, she doesn't know what she's talking about, and she has no room to talk. Well this is my blog so I can say whatever I want. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. You're right, don't have kids, and this is mainly the reason I don't want them. I would never NEVER want to turn into most parents who just work to give their kids un needed toys and things to make them so happy. When do most kids try to make their parents happy?? Is it when they want something...hmm imagine that.

So my final thought is, really why does everyone feel it soooo necessary to spoil their kids rotten?? Are you really that afraid that your child will be mad at you if you don't. Cause I've got news, more than likely they're going to not like you for something else. If you always give them every single thing, how on EARTH do you expect them to make it in the real world?? When they're living with you at 30, just re-read this and maybe you'll think differently about that gaming system, or ipod or cell phone or TV or computer. Whatever it may be. Or maybe not, maybe you're child or children will be the one child in the entire world who is thankful for what they have, and not feel a sense of entitlement. But don't worry, I'm not holding my breath.

Man I love blogging, this is fun!!!! In all seriousness, I've met a few families this year who are doing only homemade gifts and this includes gifts for the kids. And families who only do donations to charities in their friends or family members names. What an amazing concept. Helping others!!! Isn't Christmas suppose to be about giving to less fortunate and seeing their happiness when you put food on their plate, or gave them fresh drinking water, or helped save a life by donating to a charity. Not about how far into debt you can go? Want to know what my favorite gift was last year, homemade hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows, both homemade...by my dear mommy. They were delicious, and I know she put her heart into it. Those are the things you remember...Not the video games, and not the cell phones or cameras, or tv's or computers, and the list goes on and on and on. There's my food for thought for the day....