Comments on: Childhood materialism and low self-esteem linked

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:17:06 +0000

I was pondering to my self this evening, ” why was I so materialistic at such a young age”. Materialistic to the point of stealing as young as 6 years old. my mother called me materialistic, obviously noticing it in me. I recall even at the age of 6 being very aware of my financial standing, at school and at home. which i remember driving me to want what others had, and not fully understanding why i could not have it, other than my family being too poor, which kinda pissed me off – even then-, now i wasnt some greedy kid, underserving etc. my want was not out of greed, but actual want of seeming equality within my peers. which at this oddly young age I was aware of…jumping forward to this evening, I decide to google childhood psychology and materialism, and come across this post, with the ties to materialism and low self esteem… and wonder if there is a link, being that I have floundering self esteem at best..I am laughing while typing…if anyone can point me in the direction to learn more, I would appreciate. other than that, thanks for letting me rant

By: Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:19:09 +0000

Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to defend our children from the normal workings of our social order? “No child left behind” indeed.

By: Lisa @ Corporate Babysitter

Lisa @ Corporate Babysitter — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:36:33 +0000

blue milk, see why I’m so up in arms? Join PEM!

By: blue milk

blue milk — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:58:15 +0000

I didn’t phrase my thoughts well there. I mean I know that is how a lot of marketing works but it seems soooooooo exploitative when you think of it working away on children like that.

By: blue milk

blue milk — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:57:22 +0000

The link between low self esteem and consumerism makes sense but man it feels very disturbing in young children.