Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes
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4.5 • 22 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
“But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children—don’t you want them to be happy and to fit in?
Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet—it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family’s journey of discovering why it’s healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between “want” and “need” is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.
It’s never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don’t just say—but mean!—“thank you” for everything they have.
Customer Reviews
Great Resource for Parents!
I've worked with the public since my first job delivering flowers. Though most people are nice enough to deal with, there are times that the tendency to entitlement in our society has been very apparent! I was always determined that I would raise kids who were appreciative rather than demanding.
Fast forward a number of years and I'm a mom of 4. I'm in the trenches, and it's harder than I thought!
Some of the things do seem like a no-brainer, like not giving your kids everything they want and having them learn the value of work. Of course, reading about some of the nitty-gritty details and really analyzing how well you are doing in that area is completely different! So don't skip a chapter because you think, "We've got this covered."
There is a lot of good stuff to think about in this book. It's not a foolproof plan, and Kristen leaves room for each family to decide what is best for them. I appreciated that, since many parenting books take the stance, "Do it exactly our way or you are wrong."
Interestingly enough, reading this book made me realize how much I tend to entitlement and ungratefulness myself! Ouch!
Even if you think this isn't a problem for you or your family, this book is worth reading at least once. I'll bet that you'll come away with new ideas and maybe areas where you could do things a little better.
Please Note: I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.