My son's friends all have the newest phones and gaming systems and he feels left out, but I remember being grateful for any toy and I do not know if giving him more will help him or hurt him.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parents struggle to determine whether meeting children's desires for material inclusion supports their development or undermines character formation.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.