Are you willing to trade time with the ones you love for a bigger house that brings more chores and expenses?
Are you willing to trade it for more hours at work to drive that fancy car home long after your family is asleep?
Is working all weekend to earn more money a fair trade for missing family activities, a child’s ballgame, or a dance recital?
Of course, we all need to find balance and provide for our family’s needs. But when do you make a choice to eliminate the wants that cost you valuable time and experiences with the ones who matter most to you?
Food, clothing, shelter, education, health care are all necessities. But a new I-phone, branded sneakers, and the latest video game cannot take the place of time spent with family.
Kids need to learn the difference between want and need. Unfortunately, they do not know they need you now more than ever. And sadly, on the day they finally understand and want to be with you, it could be too late.
Teach your children the difference between want and need by living your life with meaning. Collect true treasures- memories and experiences, not things.