That means that you appreciate money and you know what can be useful and not, but don't give them too many things or they will become greedy. Just what happened to my brother...
It's true- but still is a "need vs want" thing in our house. If you need it I'll gladly pay for it no matter cost. If you simply want it- it goes on a list that we get to when you've earned it by doing chores, helping out around the house, done what needs done- and not complained the entire time doing it!!
But that's just how we handle that with my kids.
I hear ya. My daughter is 9 months. So its more like when it comes to the things she needs, we just go for it. When it comes to the things we need, we take 5 extra thoughts and 32 discussions about it lol.
But that's just how we handle that with my kids.