Archive for October 31st, 2008


Have, have, have

Author: Fabienne
October 31, 2008

 

Last year we did a JuniorSenior research among children with the subject Have, Have, Have. It is amazing how many things young people have in their rooms. We found out that the average value of belongings in children’s rooms from the age of 10 is about 1500 euros. And they still want more. It is in their nature; children are true collectors. It is difficult for them to understand that, even if there is money, parents do not buy everything for them. I gave in to the pester power several times, when my girls wanted to have nice ‘educational’ toys or books. But too often I saw the little gift lying somewhere in a corner never to be touched again. This afternoon we walked into one of the biggest toy stores that exist. I warned my princesses that they could look, admire and touch everything, but not ask to have. It worked! We spent more than 30 minutes in a toy shop without buying anything, but having a great time anyway!