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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 137975"><p>First, stop the guilt. What Tink said bothers you so much because it makes you feel inadequate. You are NOT inadequate. She's 7 and at 7 she doesn't understand the way the world works. 7 year olds are into instant gratification and what can you do for me. It's just the way they're wired.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't feed into her 'Michelle's nicer than you are' routine. I would simply state that it was very nice of Michelle to offer to get her a cell phone at some point. And let it go. When she says that you don't do anything for her anymore, I would remind her of what you have done, but I wouldn't make too much of it either. Kids have short memories. If she remembers something nice that Michelle or your X did for her it's because it was such a rare event that it made an impression. You do things for her all the time. They all just blend together.</p><p></p><p>I've been there done that so many times with my kids - especially easy child as his dad has always tried to 'buy' his affection. Kids know who really has their best interest at heart.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 137975"] First, stop the guilt. What Tink said bothers you so much because it makes you feel inadequate. You are NOT inadequate. She's 7 and at 7 she doesn't understand the way the world works. 7 year olds are into instant gratification and what can you do for me. It's just the way they're wired. I wouldn't feed into her 'Michelle's nicer than you are' routine. I would simply state that it was very nice of Michelle to offer to get her a cell phone at some point. And let it go. When she says that you don't do anything for her anymore, I would remind her of what you have done, but I wouldn't make too much of it either. Kids have short memories. If she remembers something nice that Michelle or your X did for her it's because it was such a rare event that it made an impression. You do things for her all the time. They all just blend together. I've been there done that so many times with my kids - especially easy child as his dad has always tried to 'buy' his affection. Kids know who really has their best interest at heart. [/QUOTE]
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