Good day, my name is Flower.
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Firstly, I empathise with the questioner's joy at receiving a gift from her child. As a mother, she must be delighted to see her child's affection. However, I also perceive her concern about the situation. She wishes to enquire but is unsure of how to broach the topic and is fearful of causing distress to her child. I would like to offer some suggestions to the questioner.
Then, inquire as to the cost of the shoes. Meanwhile, the child has also purchased snacks. When the child states that the price of 266 yuan is beyond his means, I experience a sense of unease, suspecting that the child may have engaged in illicit activities and acquired the funds.
It is advisable to consider your child's perspective before communicating with them. You wish to inform your child that you have purchased a gift to demonstrate your appreciation, that the cost is inconsequential, and that you do not expect them to engage in any illicit activities. However, you are concerned that your child may perceive a lack of trust. What solutions might you propose?
It would be beneficial to reinterpret your child's "price beyond ability."
The child states that the price of 266 yuan is beyond his financial capabilities. The initial response of the observer is to inquire about the source of the funds. Has an inappropriate action been taken?
It would be beneficial to consider your child's perspective. Did your child perform a remarkable act and earn this money themselves, or did they obtain it from another source? Rather than making assumptions, it would be advantageous to engage in a dialogue with your child.
Before communicating, it is essential to adopt the perspective of the child in question.
As this is a communication exercise, it is important to put ourselves in the child's position without making any judgments or assumptions. For instance, why did the child choose the shoes as a gift rather than other items?
For example, what was the rationale behind the child's decision to purchase the 266 shoe instead of the 99 shoe? What efforts did the child make in the process of saving up the money?
The initial step in the communication process is to express your enthusiasm to your child.
The initial response to receiving a gift is typically one of surprise and relief. It is important to convey these positive emotions to your child, as it will reinforce their own efforts and instill confidence in their abilities.
Communication Step 2: Affirm your child's intentions and actions.
One effective communication strategy is to ensure the other person feels appreciated and needed. This can be achieved by first affirming and praising the child's actions and acknowledging their intentions. Expressing gratitude for the positive impact they have made is also a valuable step.
Additionally, you can ascertain the efforts the child has made in making these choices (e.g., saving money or selling second-hand goods), offer affirmation, gain insight into the child's thoughts, and provide praise.
Communication step 3: Expressing trust and sharing ideas
It is important to convey to your child that you trust them, that you are grateful, that you have received their thoughtfulness and gift, that thoughtfulness is more valuable than a gift, that you don't require such an expensive gift, that you can purchase it when your child earns money in the future, and that it is sufficient that your child has thought of you. Additionally, you can attempt to motivate your child by sharing stories about the part that worries about doing bad things.
The Fox Story: The Zhuangzhuang family, comprising Papa Zhuangzhuang, Mama Lili, their son Qiangqiang, and their daughter Honghong, is a family with ambitious aspirations.
One day, Fox Mother Lili expressed interest in dressing like a human in a beautiful dress to showcase her fur to her peers. She requested that Fox Father purchase the dress. Fox Father agreed.
However, the question remained: where would he find so many fritillaries? A skirt cost at least 10 fritillaries! Suddenly, he had a brainwave: he could trade food for fritillaries! He fished a few fish out of the pond, but no one wanted to trade with him. There was no other way, so he went to the human bank to steal fritillaries.
He arose at 6 o'clock, utilized his diminutive physique to navigate the security grate, and methodically ascended through a narrow aperture, exercising caution to avoid any missteps. Upon reaching the bank, he procured a length of wire and employed it to dislodge the door. Ultimately, he procured 21 fritillaries and became a wealthy individual.
Father Fox used the stolen fritillaries to purchase a beautiful dress for Mother Fox. He used the remaining 11 fritillaries to purchase a necklace of sapphires for his daughter Honghong, new trousers for his son Qiangqiang, and a fox costume for himself.
Although the family was pleased with the outcome, Father Fox was uneasy. He promised himself that he would never engage in such activities again and that he would earn his keep through honest work to support his family.
And so they lived happily ever after.
I hope this information is useful to the questioner and that they have a positive outcome.
Comments
I understand your concerns about Da Bao. It's important to talk to him and make sure he knows that we're only worried because we care about him and his wellbeing. We should remind him that there are proper ways to earn money and that it's okay if he can't afford the gift right now.
It seems like Da Bao is trying to do something nice, but it's crucial for us to ensure he understands the boundaries. Maybe we can offer help or guidance on how he could save up for the gift over time instead of feeling pressured to come up with the money quickly. We should reassure him that our trust in him hasn't changed.
Da Bao must have felt very eager to get the shoes for his friend. However, it's a good opportunity to teach him about financial responsibility and the importance of not rushing into decisions. We can discuss with him the value of planning ahead and saving money properly, as well as making sure any transactions he makes are safe and legal.
I feel like Da Bao might be misunderstanding the concern here. He probably thinks we doubt his actions, but really, we just want to protect him from potentially risky situations. We should have an open conversation where we express our feelings honestly and listen to his side too, so we can both feel better about what happened and move forward positively.