Inside you'll find 3 parenting tips for helping your child to change from being self-centered to becoming bighearted.

When children are young, this is an easy trap for parents. You go to a book store and little Emma wants a book. It doesn't cost much so you buy it.

You go to a department store and little Emma wants a t-shirt. It's cheap, so you get it.

When Emma gets older she doesn't think about how you earned the money. She just wants more and more of it. She believes she's entitled to it. Her wants become more expensive. You start saying "No." She grumbles something about you being selfish. You feel guilty, hurt, and mad.

3 Parenting Tips Dealing with Money, Problems and Character:

1. Realize that you've made a mistake and that Emma has money problems. She believes you should spend your money on her. She doesn't know the value of a dollar. She thinks the sky is the limit.
2. Sit down and have a talk with Emma. Discuss how money isn't everything. That you're afraid she values things more than people. Ask her what she thinks.

   If she denies what you say, tell her how pleased you are. Then tell her from now on she'll get to earn her own money.

3. Don't be surprised if Emma tries to get you to go back on your word. Don't do it.

   Praise her for earning her money. Encourage her to save for the big things she wants and to share some money for treats with her friends. Ask her how she feels when she's generous and bighearted.

Parenting Tips Conclusion for Money, Problems, and Character:

It's not easy undoing bad habits. When children believe they deserve what they want, it takes time, effort, and consistent retraining. They won't like it. At times you'll feel guilty.

Realize that you made a mistake. Retraining your child is the price you pay. Don't give up. Remember that selfish people are unhappy people. When your Emma earns what she wants, she'll feel proud of herself and you'll be building character too.