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Spoil or Unspoil?
Monday, November 15, 2010 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
When it comes to the littlest of babies, I believe you can't spoil them. I truly believe that. What about you? Shouldn't a baby who cries be picked up? One who is hungry, fed? And every wet diaper changed when possible? In addition to taking optimal care of baby, what about spoiling them emotionally? Holding them? Kissing them?
As I have watched my munchkin and the kiddos around her grow, I've begun thinking about spoiling again. Recently, this book caught my attention. Unspoil? I never had thought much about it. Is there a need to unspoil?
I haven't read the book yet. I'll save the review for a blog of another day. The reviews are stellar. Perhaps it is one for all of us to add to our list this holiday season or at least call the local library and check out as food for thought.
As a parent, we all want to give our child the world.
I admit it, I never thought the playroom would be so full. How can one child possibly *need* all this stuff?
What is spoiling? As I think about it further, I can definitely think of a few spoiled children. Mine included. She's got the world and I want to give her more. I think the trick is to help her keep perspective. It's about teaching her the value of what she has. It's about teaching her to be thankful. It's about teaching her that she and every other child in the world deserves to be spoiled. It's teaching her that being spoiled is about much more than all the piles of stuff found in a playroom. It is being spoiled with love and care.
The holiday season is ahead. I'll try to keep my shopping under control, but I intend to spoil my child with love, everyday.
Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we were all so blessed?
