Of course, children's "want" should be limited. But what about a teenager who has needs like an adult, but his opportunities are limited?
And yet, there are several categories of purchases that you will have to fork out for if you do not want to ruin your relationship with your child completely and add a couple of traumas from rejection by the environment.
It is always important to remember that in adolescence, external and material aspects, because lecturing about the "rich inner world" or "what kind of friends are these" is definitely not worth it. But helping a teenager to earn money will be very useful.
What purchases can you not refuse a teenager
Clothing. This, of course, is about the clothes that the child likes, not you. Teenagers are greeted and escorted through their clothes - without it, they simply cannot feel confident and take the desired social position in the team.
It is not necessary to buy clothes in tons, but it is necessary to regularly update, even if it has not torn or become small. Sometimes, to be "his", the child just needs a new bag or cap / skirt / jeans, and not a new dressing room.
Gadgets. Modern teenagers cannot imagine their life without gadgets. And this is also a thing that is more of a status than a practical one. It is important to find a compromise here: so that he suits the child with his functionality and status, and the family budget does not go bankrupt.
At a minimum, a child will need a smartphone, a computer - often a tablet as well.Going to the movies and concerts. Even if you do not like what kind of music your child listens to and what films he watches, you need to reckon with his views. Your task is to help financially and ensure security.
In addition, watching movies (even if not the most intelligent ones) and attending concerts develops the emotional intelligence of the child, gives new impressions, motivation, helps with quality relax.
Sports and sections. If a child can earn money on his own whims, then to pay for tutors, sports sections and other additional activities - alas, no. The main thing is not to manipulate the child, saying that you will pay only for those sections that you personally like. Under compulsion, attending a circle will not be of any benefit.
It is also worth encouraging the child's desire to go in for sports: buy a bicycle, skate, roller skates, skates or other accessories for sports outside the sections.
Personal care
Many teenagers suffer from insufficient skin and body care, because, firstly, they were not told how to do it correctly, and secondly, they did not buy everything they need. If a teenager has very problem skin, then you should fork out for a quality cosmetologist-dermatologist and special care products.
Also on the parental shoulders lies the purchase of shaving accessories, anti-dandruff shampoo, deodorant and other means to tidy up your appearance, as well as visits to doctors, hairdresser, for a manicure.
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