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What Kids Really Want That Money Can't Buy
Tips for Parenting in a Commercial World
by Betsy Taylor, Center for a New American Dream
List Price: 13.95


Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (December 01 2004)
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What DO Kids Really Want That Money Can't Buy?
THIS BOOK is for any parent who has been asked-okay, begged-for the latest toy, item of clothing, electronic gadget, or junk food. It's for any moms or dads who have spent money they didn't really have to meet their kids' demands, or bought something they

Part 2
Back to those basketball shoes. My son loved them. He wore them every day, took meticulous care of them, played excellent basketball. So I guess there's a happy ending to the anecdote. But I'm still conflicted. I want my son to be happy.


About the Author

Betsy TaylorBetsy Taylor

BETSY TAYLOR is the founder and President of the Center for a New American Dream, a non-profit group that helps Americans resist excessive commercialism and consume wisely to protect the environment, improve quality of life, and enhance social justice. She has a masters degree in public administration from Harvard University and graduated summa cum laude with a BA from Duke University.

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