nugov2
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I think you missed the point of my post entirely. And I do think this comment (bolded) is really sad and elitist. I live in a very urban school district and while we are very fortunate, many kids don't even have coats here, let alone go on any type of vacation. We are trying to teach our kids how fortunate they are. I don't think kids should be bragging about vacations, clothes, electronics, etc in school. I think being a little excited is one thing, but there are many kids that get hurt and upset that they can't have the same things. Let your kids be happy, excited, etc at home....it doesn't belong plastered all over school.
And why I gave it as an example similar to what you are IMO modeling for your children by saying wow, we get amazing vacations that nobody else in our urban district can. Honey they can't even afford coats so be sure not to talk about your amazing vacation and don't wear any WDW clothes b/c we don't want to rub our good fortune in their faces. I don't know that whole message just doesn't sit right with me that you have to go out of your way to make it a point with your kids.
Actions speak louder than words. I don't think you need to make a point to tell your children not to talk about something for them to know the difference between healthy/normal excitement when talking about something and rubbing it in your face bragging. The fact that you tell your kids not to talk about it and deny them the opportunity to wear clothes, bring folders or backpacks to school with Disney on them(which btw you can get at Walmart for under $10) is saying we are the haves and all your friends at school are the have nots.
ETA: that if I missed your point I apologize, but it seemed to me your point was that kids are jealous b/c they don't have what you have so teach your kids not to talk about it.