Sister-in-law comment!!!!

[browniemtb]

Just heard about a conversation between my DW nad her sister. Her sister feels that since we bought into DVC and are planning on going to Disney at least once a year that our kids will grow up not apprecaiteing anything like this. For those of you out there that have or had young ones and been in DVC for a while do you feel this to be true? Will my kids end up taking the Magic of Disney for granted?? I sure hope not...I figure we have the means to do this so why not give our children a great childhood.....
Any comments??
Brownie

 

[MCazer]

Me thinks your sister in law is jealous.

My kids have been going since they were 4 months, and they love it each and every time. They are 10 and almost 8 now and we are going again in June.

I only wish I was able to go to Disney as a kid. They know how lucky they are, and if they forget, I remind them of their friends who have never been there.

 

[Beca]

That's just silliness!!!

Owning DVC is no different than having a summer home, or a cabin in the woods, or even just a favorite "vacation spot" that you go to year after year.

Those darn sister-in-laws...they're always ruining everyone's fun!!!

Beca

 

[Lasrnw]

My son is twenty this year and he has been to Disney more times than he has fingers and toes! Each trip has a special story or memory....sound like your DSIL is jealous.

 

[Sammie]

We did not have DVC for our entire childhood as it was not available, but we did grow up at WDW, and we love it as much now as we did, if not more.

If familiarity truly bread contempt, what does that same about personal relationships.

I think this is less about going to Disney and more about something else. Possibly Disney envy.

 

[Laurajean1014]

It's not what you give your kids but rather how you give it to them.

Giving things to others is easy. Rewarding them or the family is a collaborate effort and should be rewarded as such.

 

[JimMIA]

My only comment is that you seem to be having an extraordinary amount of trouble with everything DVC. First the amazing angst over the rental, now this. Hmmm.

 

[Cinderella2004]

I too, think she's jealous.

My DD is 7. She's been to Disney 10 times since she was 3. Each and every trip she turns to us on the way home and says "Mommy and Daddy thank-you so much for this trip. It was the best trip ever." She knows that we work hard for such things and appreciates it. I think as long as you instill that into your children, they will truly grow up with some wonderful memories.

 

[browniemtb]

My only comment is that you seem to be having an extraordinary amount of trouble with everything DVC. First the amazing angst over the rental, now this. Hmmm.

I can't win.......but on March 9th I'll be sipping a cocktail at VWL. Thing only look brighter.
Brownie

 

[allshookup]

I have a sister-in-law like that too. Doesn't everybody? Mine said something like "haven't you guys been on every ride yet"? She also made a comment about timeshares and what a bad investment they are....blah blah blah. I think the jealousy part about sums it up!

 

[WOW]

We bought DVC in 1994 when our children were 14 and 15 (we took many trips to WDW before DVC---they were 5 & 6 the first time they went) and they did go through a period where they weren't too interested in Disney. Today, as young adults they are more in love with WDW than ever!!!! They have an appreciation of the "Magic". They now sometimes go with friends. We have a special time together every year (sometimes two or three times)
when we all get together at Disney. They love to go with friends or family who have not been there yet......they become the tour guide and enjoy every moment. No, they are not spoiled, if anything they are very very appreciative of the fact that they also OWN a piece of the magic.

 

[rocketriter]

Next year she'll invite herself and other family members along. If you guys let her.

 

[shantay1008]

My only comment is that you seem to be having an extraordinary amount of trouble with everything DVC. First the amazing angst over the rental, now this. Hmmm.

Ouch.

Anyway, I've wondered the same thing myself, to be honest. I hope my four little ones grow up being thankful for the opportunities they have. I guess all we can do is teach them responsibility and the value of work and discipline. I used to work for Special Olympics, and the Big Boss used to always say, "To whom much is given, much is expected." I think that's a pretty good philosophy.

 

[Glorydaz]

I wasn't lucky enough to go to WDW until my mid 20's....( deprived childhood ) ...however, my children have been going since they were toddlers....my D is now 22 and we will be spending Mother's Day this year in the world.....she and her brothers know & appreciate this pleasure....more with each passing year..and now that we're new DVC owners, well, there's no stopping us now!!

face it - you didn't buy DVC to make your SIL jealous, you wanted to provide your family with a healthy dose of "magic" ....enjoy every single minute , the years pass all too quickly and you'll have many treasured moments to cherish....

your SIl, oh well - her loss ....

 

[byoung]

My sister been going to Disney for a long time and her kids still love it there. And now I also love it there.

 

[drakethib]

I would probably fly her the bird and tell her to Mind her own biz.

 

[La2kw]

I bought DVC for my wife and I, not my kids. I think my wife and I enjoy it more than the kids do. We have traveled other places as well as Disney, so it's not like that's the only place we go. We have seen a lot of Florida, as well as New Orleans and the east coast by combining our trips to WDW with a trip to somewhere else. IMO, travel of any kind is good for kids.

 

[CHIdadOF3]

I had the same fears. We have been to Dis 3 times in the past 5 years with our children (DS 9, DS 6, and DD 3). After this past trip in Dec. we finally decided that it was a good idea to join DVC (took a lot of self convincing) because we cherish our vacation time as a family each year. We are by no means wealthy and most of my kids friends have much more than they do. But, material items break and get thrown out. Memories last a life time.

We have talked to our children about how fortunate they are be able to experience these types of things and we hope they appreciate it. If they turn into spoiled brats because of this, I'll sell them and by more points!

- Tony

 

[CherCrazy]

Just heard about a conversation between my DW nad her sister. Her sister feels that since we bought into DVC and are planning on going to Disney at least once a year that our kids will grow up not apprecaiteing anything like this. For those of you out there that have or had young ones and been in DVC for a while do you feel this to be true? Will my kids end up taking the Magic of Disney for granted?? I sure hope not...I figure we have the means to do this so why not give our children a great childhood.....
Any comments??
Brownie

First let me say that your SIL sounds jealous.....but, I hate to say this, my experience is that she is correct.

My kids are aged 17 - 24 .. they all still vacation with us and live with us. They grew up going to many wonderful vacation spots...WDW..cruises, etc. They are pretty much jaded by the exposure to so many great trips. They are burned out with Disney and haven't wanted to go for a few years. DH & I actually bought our DVC knowing that they WOULD NOT be going with us much. We bought it for us...not them. We took DS17 with us last Nov...DD20 & DS17 will be going back with us this May. The other 2 don't want to go. Oh well, their loss!

My kids didn't get this way until they got to their later high school years. Maybe I should take them to a Disney Doctor!

That being said, they still had a great childhood full of magical trips to the World.

 

[JandD Mom]

Just heard about a conversation between my DW nad her sister. Her sister feels that since we bought into DVC and are planning on going to Disney at least once a year that our kids will grow up not apprecaiteing anything like this. For those of you out there that have or had young ones and been in DVC for a while do you feel this to be true? Will my kids end up taking the Magic of Disney for granted?? I sure hope not...I figure we have the means to do this so why not give our children a great childhood.....
Any comments??
Brownie

No our kids love Disney and they learn a lot every time we go there. We still go other places and they love those places too. I would go on vacations wherever you and your children will be happy. It would be a mistake to make your choices on what your SIL will be happy with.

BTW, you can have the last laugh. Just don't invite your SIL to go, ever. Then you can tell her you don't want her to lose her appreciation for Disney.