7 Ways to Avoid Raising a Needy Child

Although this won’t always work out in every scenario, whenever possible, remind your child that Mom and Dad aren’t their waiters, butlers, or backpacks. If they want something they’re allowed to have, they can go grab it, and if they need to bring 12 toys with them in the car, they’ll have to carry them. This small “rule” shows children that they can do things for themselves, and keeping track of their own things will help them develop organizational skills.