How to Prevent Consumerism from Undermining Your Child’s Well Being
Camp Kupugani is our overnight summer camp that offers girls-only, boys-only, and blended (intentionally co-ed) two week overnight sessions for children ages 7-15. Our camp is located a close enough drive from either Madison, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois, but far enough away that the distance feels like a true independent experience. We at camp know the importance of having a well-rounded child. We found this piece on the dangers of consumerism; check out the full post from Doing Good Together here, and/or see our summary below.
- Focus on True Happiness
- Although “things” can be good, actual experiences are better
- Overindulgence can lead to negative ramifications
- Try it:
- Spend time outside
- Imaginative play
- Time with family and friends
- Practice Moderation
- Don’t focus too much on things
- Too much talk leads to negative actions
- Try it:
- Show restraint in your purchases
- Talk more about relationships
- Minimize time spent shopping
- Establish Limits
- Find ways to avoid advertisements
- Try it:
- Try streaming to avoid advertisements
- Educate your child on how advertisements trick us into buying things
- Express Gratitude
- Show gratitude for what you have
- Try it:
- Be thankful year round
- Practice gratitude often
- Practice Mindfulness
- Bring attention to what you have
- Be happy with your current situation
- Try It:
- Stop, breathe, and think
- Step outside
- Minimize “Stuff”
- Clutter has been linked to procrastination
- Try it:
- Give the gift of time
- To Give Really is Better than to Receive
- Giving has been linked to happiness
- Try It:
- Make giving something done often
- Decorate cards for hospitalized or locked-in people
- Show the importance of saving and giving
Source article: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1100856977747&ca=34589485-a12b-411d-a6e9-601ae1a18227