Are You Teaching Your Kids To Be Pan-handlers?

Nobody wants to think of their kids as bums. But might yours be?

Before you blurt out “of course not!” just pause for a moment and ask yourself this question.

“Do my kids have any way to get money apart from asking someone else for it?”

If not, then you are really teaching them that the only way to get what they want is to beg for it.

I’ll bet they are pretty darn good at it by now. If you have a kid who is 10 or so, and their only reward comes from begging, they will be four-star bums already. I guarantee it. They will know every emotional button on every nearby adult who can possibly be induced to buy something for them.

Most will have learned to be subtle bums – rather than asking for gifts, they will just talk about the things they “wish they had”. They may move up into “fear of loss” tactics, you know, the one where “everyone else has one and people will think I am a loser if I don’t …”

Status. We parents often fall for that one.

If not status, they might be playing the guilt card on you. Or the “fairness” card. Believe you me, by the time they get to double digits they will be playing with a full deck of emotional manipulation cards!

Kids have a massive amount of creative energy, and they will put that energy into whatever avenues they have for getting what they want.

It is up to you, the parent, to make sure being bums is not their only avenue.

It takes a bit of thought in the beginning to set up earning opportunities for kids too young to have regular jobs, but the time and effort are very well worth it.

The moment kids get a whiff of the notion that they can get money from outside the family through their own efforts, by providing something of value, they will be off and running on the road to being fair traders!

Make begging a losing proposition for your kids, by resolving never again to give in to it. Instead, help your child to develop a plan for earning the money to buy the things they want. You won’t believe the difference this simple shift can make.

If you have any doubts remaining, check out one of the fair traders who has entered the Cash-Smart Kids video competition recently.

Not only does this girl earn her own money, she gives to charity and buys her own school uniforms. It just does to show that raising fair traders can pay off even earlier than you expect!

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The Benefits of Buying an Electric Bed: Data for UK Consumers

UK residents often think an Electric Bed, or an adjustable bed, is reserved for use in hospitals or nursing homes. This is definitely a misconception. Electric Bed are a nice choice for any individual who wants to just be able to enjoy a more restful sleep. Let us examine the topic of electric adjustable beds so you can make a wise decision.

First, Learn About Warranty Terms and Other Guarantees

When you’re investing upwards of £1000 for an electric massage bed or electric hospital beds, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the length and terms of the warranty. Most beds of this type come with an in-home trial period that can be as long as 7days. A lot of consumers are concerned that they won’t be comfortable with the firmness level of the mattress, so it’s a good idea if the bed has an option to swap out the mattress within a given time period, usually 7days. Also note whether there’s a warranty on key components such as the frame, mattress, fabric and motors. The best bed manufacturers offer a lifetime unlimited warranty that is not prorated. Limited warranties are to be avoided, if possible, since they involve out-of-pocket expenses.

Is an Adjustable Bed Right for You?

Electric beds have a segmented, motorized frame. Each segment can be customized for a specific user’s needs or comfort level. An electric bed mattress has various stages of firmness to adjust to what the user wants. Medical issues sometimes result in certain individuals having to sleep a certain way. Maybe the person was recently sick and needs time to recover. There doesn’t have to be a medical condition for an individual to buy an adjustable electric bed. People across the nation like having them to allow them to read a book, enjoy TV, or type on a laptop. But the primary reason for the skyrocketing sales of electric hospital beds is that so many more are enjoying a better night’s rest. It can be tough to get a full eight-hour sleep in today’s rushed society. It just makes sense then to maximise what sleep you are able to enjoy on a suitable bed, doesn’t it?

Benefits of a Full Electric Hospital Bed

These beds are simple to reconfigure by simply using the remote control. The sections of the bed (there can be as many as five) adjust independently for a fully individualised configuration. If things change and you need to alter it again, it’s no trouble at all. Additional items that come with many beds include massage and heat. The main advantage of an electric or semi electric bed, though, is the degree to which it may help alleviate back pain. Many say up to half of UK residents will have backaches at some time in their lives. Things that can lead to back pain are strain, {car accidents, falls, diseases like arthritis and injuries like carrying something too heavy. Backaches are widespread and sometimes hard to handle.

If you live in the UK and wish to stay away from pills and doctors, an Electric Bed may help.