Wants and Needs: Can Your Child Tell the Difference?

“But mom, I neeeeed it!”

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these five words come out of my kids’ mouths—and the expression on their faces when they say it is almost funny! I use the word rather loosely here because, in reality, understanding the difference between a need and awantis extremely important and not to be laughed at. Unfortunately, countlessparents think it’scute when their young children pout for treats, demanding their wants until their amused moms and dads acquiesce. Ho...