Week 3 · Level 1 · Session #3
Needs & Desires
Learn the difference between a need that grows a child and a desire that soothes a moment.
Intention
I answer needs generously and desires wisely.
This week's practices
- — Run three real requests through the evaluator.
- — Turn one 'no' into a path your child can earn.
- — Notice when you say yes to quiet the room.
Needs vs. desires evaluator & scenario simulator
Evaluate a request
Answer all six questions to get a reading.
Without this, is my child's safety, health or schooling affected?
Did this request appear right after seeing someone else have it?
Will this still matter to them in three months?
Will they contribute effort, money or responsibility toward it?
Does saying yes build a skill they'll keep?
Am I saying yes mostly to avoid a reaction or my own guilt?
0 of 6 answered.
Decision log
Saved decisions help you spot your own patterns.