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It’s been almost 2 weeks since I started selling toy balloons in front of Jollibee Lipa Bayan, and I am not ashamed to admit it. Although of course, I am hopeful that I still can find a better source of income. But for now, I am enjoying what I do especially when I see the sweet smiles of the children after their parents buy them.

However, I am sadden with the negative reactions of some fellow parents. It’s not that they did not buy, but it’s how they deny their child’s request. Unfortunately, we are sometimes not conscious with our attitude and don’t realize that it will have a great effect on our children. Here they are and I hope you’re not one of them.


Prejudging your children

I will not buy you, you will only break it. Toy balloons are breakable, but it does not mean your child will intentionally break it. Take note that young children are not fully aware of their surroundings and safety, and are not yet cable of controlling other things. If you think he might break it, give advises on how to be careful. With this, you will also be teaching your child how to be responsible. But if you think he’s not yet capable, then try buying him another toy that he can handle.

Breaking promises

I will buy you after you eat. But after eating, no toy balloon was bought. Actually, this scenario is the most common among them. Parents usually do this so that their child will agree at once, but they don’t realize that broken promises can really break a heart. The next time you’ll make a promise, your child will not believe you anymore, and he might even grow up with it. So if you really don’t want to buy him, be honest but smart. You’re smarter than him, aren’t you?

Not telling him the truth

I don’t have money. But then, the child saw the wallet with paper bills. I understand we are now in the middle of crisis and we should save money, but lying to our child is not an excuse. Your child is smart and I think he will understand if you will explain your situation. Tell him that you have money but it’s not insufficient for your budget. If you will buy him a balloon, then the other expenses will be affected. He will be happier if you tell him that you will buy food instead.

Denying the freedom to choose

Not that one, it’s looks weird. Just like other toys, balloons have different designs and characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Spongebob. If you happen to like the first one but your child prefers Spongebob, give him the freedom to choose. If you force your child, then the toy will be useless for him. Toys bring happiness to our children, and we do not buy them to please ourselves.

I don’t remember being bought with a toy when I was small, but I remember my requests to buy one was denied many times. As a child, it hurts when your happiness is being taken away but it hurts more when I grew up not understanding some things. Now that I am a parent, I try not to do the same with my children.

Some toys may look expensive to us, but they are priceless for our children. If we cannot spend money to make our children smile, we can use words to make them happy and contented.

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