How can I get my kids to learn the difference between "I need" and "I want"?

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Ms. GTO

My older daughter (she's turning 8) is learning how to be materialistic...she always wants the latest gadget, name brand clothes and shoes that cost $50 or $60 a pair.....it's "Mom, I NEED this" or " I need an iPod because all my friends have one!"

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My parents did this with me and my siblings:

Take away all her wants and only give her needs for a week. She will learn very quickly what wants are and what real needs are. Needs are things you cannot live without. Wants you can live without. It worked quickly and effectively for us and we certainly learned to appreciate every little luxury that we were allowed and we began earning our wants.

POLL: Do you prefer the 1st generation or 2nd generation of devices?

Q. Any electronic device or gadget. Name the gadget if possible and give a reason for your chosen answer. Those who prefer the 1st gen, is it because you like the feeling of knowing you got the gadget first? Do you still love your 1st gen even though more generations have been released? Have you ever upgraded? etc.

Thanks for answering!

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1st gen.

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