My 8-year-old cried when I said we couldn't afford the gaming system all his friends have and I'm worried he'll be left out but also resentful that I feel pressured to buy things for social acceptance.
More people experience this than they realize.
Economic constraints force a parent to choose between their child's social belonging and their family's financial boundaries.
“Where Are You with Screen time technology and raising digital children?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.