Parenting Tip #1 - Differentiating Need and Want
As your child grows older, help him or her understand the concepts of needs and wants. Help your child distinguish between the two. Set concrete examples and categorize them accordingly.
Need pertains to important things in life that are important for survival. Want refers to a desire to have something that is not necessarily important to every day living. For example …
I need food, water, air and shelter.
I want a new toy.