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Today being raised by a single parent is not uncommon. About three in ten children live in a single parent home. The most common type of single parent home is one with only a mother. However, single father homes are the fastest growing type of family situation; 60% growth in the last ten years alone.

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I'm looking for opinions, my kids have become major consumers and in turn I have cut them off from getting toys besides Xmas & Birthdays, However this hasn't helped, they still ask for a toy every day of their life and my response is, "nobody needs a toy every day of their life" "what are you going to give this year instead of get?" I'm very worried about their consciousness towards others and why it's better to give than receive. How can I teach them to be more giving? All they can think about is what they can get. It's driving me nuts and my opinion of them is disappointed. As a mother, how has anybody else dealt with this? I love them so much and it breaks my heart seeing them so greedy. I don't mirror this, I'm not out shopping all the time and buying stuff for myself, I can't afford it. In fact I've had to go without for the past 5 years due to unemployment. How can I change this direction in their lives?
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Good luck!!
My childen re of religous nature, and were recently baptised.They understand the real need of others in the world thru mine and the church's teachings.
So, they dnt hve great expectations on xmas, as its a celebration of christ, nothing too big for us.
We r ment to exchange small gifts frm the heart in rememberance of our saviour's birth.i would say let them see how there r people out there who r suffering, and then they might think twice.nxt week, i take my children along to sing carols whilst i serve xmas dinner to the less fortunate.They luv it, and to see the smile upon these peoples faces is something very touching.We dnt donate gifts to charity, we donate our hearts and time.We r not well off either, but we appreciate wht we hve.
I wish u luck.
and hve a merry christmas.
God bless.