Note: Hi Mieky, thanks for accepting my debate! I'm happy to do debates with you in the future!
In the status quo, the trend of giving luxury goods to children is booming with the luxury products for kids' market projected to grow from USD 44.1 billion in 2025 to USD 76.3 billion by 2035, with a steady annual growth rate of 5.8%. But should we change the status quo? Should parents not give luxury goods to their children for the risk of anonymous stalkers, dangerous usage and expensive costs? I, as the instigator believes that this is completely wrong. Why shouldn't we give children items that they would probably use later in adulthood? My model for this debate is that children should still be given these objects at a minimum amount to avoid addiction but must be taught to be responsible with this luxury item and reminded continuously of careful usage and other things that may impact them or others.
Here's why I think that parents should definitely give their children luxury goods:
Firstly, children won't feel neglected or uncared by peers and their parents. These items aren't just material possessions; they also serve as important symbols of care, loving and attention from their parents. How would children feel if they were only given ordinary things and were never thought as special? Receiving a luxury item can make a child feel special and prioritised. Would parents being giving this gift if they didn't trust their child or love them. You might say this: yes, this is true but there are alternative ways to make children happy. But why is this way bad? They might do bad things with the object but teaching them the right way to use the object and giving them reasonable punishments will drive the child to be responsible. In social environments where peers may also have high-end items, children who receive similar gifts feel included rather than alienated. How would you feel if all your friends get this particular object and you don't? Furthermore, it could lead to peer pressure as others may threaten you or bully you because you don't have something. If you get the item, it can reduce feelings of inadequacy and boost self-esteem. A luxury item gifted during a milestone—like a birthday, graduation, or achievement—becomes a cherished memory as well. It’s not just the item, but the moment and meaning behind it that fosters happiness. The result is a child who feels emotionally supported and socially confident. Rather than fostering materialism, this approach can:
- Boost self-esteem and emotional resilience
- Create positive associations with family care and milestones
- Encourage responsible ownership and appreciation of value
When done thoughtfully, luxury gifting becomes a tool for emotional development, not indulgence.
Secondly, gifting children luxury goods will help them learn about financial responsibility. In a world of rising consumerism and instant gratification, children are increasingly exposed to material desires from a young age. The luxury goods market for kids is booming, and critics argue that this trend promotes entitlement. But what if, instead of shielding children from luxury, we used it as a tool to teach financial responsibility? When children come face to face with financial issues, they will find ways to solve these issues which will apply to adulthood. Children begin to understand the difference between cost and worth. A $500 designer item isn’t just “cool”, it is expensive, and that cost can be contextualised through budgeting lessons. Luxury goods also require maintenance and careful use. Children learn to protect and preserve what they own, which builds a sense of responsibility. Furthermore, if luxury items are tied to allowances or savings goals, children learn to delay gratification, plan purchases, and make trade-offs. This mimics real-world financial decision-making. Science also shows that people learn things more rapidly at a young age and it is a good idea to learn things earlier in order to succeed later in life when memory starts to fail. Children who engage with luxury goods in a structured way develop:
- Financial literacy: They understand budgeting, saving, and the consequences of spending.
- Long-term thinking: They learn to prioritize needs over wants and delay gratification.
- Respect for value: They treat possessions with care and appreciate the effort it takes to earn them.
If you say items may be costly, this is not true as parents do not need to excessively shower their children with gifts. It is only a once-in-a-while pleasure.
In conclusion, I believe I have won the debate. I look forward to your response, Mieky!!
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