Would You Buy The Same Stuff For Your 3 Kids?

I think that if they are constantly arguing then I would buy them all the same thing for about a year and then see how it goes. They would probably start sharing better to get more different stuff. Great Topic!

Well, I am a mother of both a son and a daughter with an age difference of four years so buying them the same clothes has never been an issue. However, when it comes to some of the toys that I buy for them, I always try to buy them similar things at the same time. For example, for Christmas this year I am planning on getting them each a new bike and a Furby. I'm doing it this way so that they will each have their own and will not fight over the new toys that they get. However, there will also be some things that are completely different so that they will have a variety of new things to enjoy.

My sisters and I are quite close in age. As children we had different things and we passed them along to each other or shared them. My mom made it very clear that whatever she bought was something she had bought for all three of us to use.

There were times when my sister and I both wanted something and we each got one of the same, and then there were other times when we got different things that we would share. I guess it depends on the thing, and the situation. Then there are times when children are of different genders. Encourage them to share, and okay with eachothers toys too, so as not to develop gender stereotypes.

I don't think that I would ever do this to my children, because I think that it is very important that children are able to have their own individuality and style, and if they have the same clothes as their brothers or sisters then I can't see how that is ever going to be a good thing for them. I hate it when I see people dress twins in the same way because this just means that they can't develop their own sense of style, and they are seen more as one person rather than two people which is what they should be seen as by the whole of society.

I don't have kinds yet, but I have an older brother. When my parents tried to buy same things, including clothes as my brother had I never liked it, of course as a parent you think about possible discounts but from kinds point of view it's not really comfortable. When I'll be a parent and have more than one child I'll never buy them same clothes unless they would want them on their own free will.

i think if they would like to have similar stuffs, then its okay we'll just have them in different colors. but the thing is if they want it, thye should be able to share it with each other. except of course for shirts where sizes may be diffferent.

I don't think I'll buy the same stuffs for my kids. I have a 3 year old son, and a 3 month old baby girl, I always told my son to share his things with his little sister, and he is happy to do so, as he is very happy that he is elder brother now, and he has grown up. Since my son was young, I always told him to share, but not force him to do so. Of course, there are some times he would not like to share some of his favorite food with others, but most of the times he is happy to share his toys and food with others. Also, perhaps the age gap between my two kids are quite big (3 years), hence my son will have to give his clothes to the younger sister, so I don't have to buy two sets of the same stuff for them.

i have two daughters who were almost 4 years apart and i dressed them both differently and of course, both had different interests. as for sharing, i think it is a learning process and you just have to keep telling them that they need to share their toys and whatnot.

I have six children and I will say that I spend the same amount of money on all of them for their birthdays as well as for christmas. My daughters are all grown up and my sons are all different ages, but if they all wanted the same thing, like they have in the past for example ipod, dsi, I have got them all the same, but I will say that I put their names on it. If my children want a game and they all want the same game for their consols, then I will get them one each, as that also save arguments.

We all have to go through this too. If everythings else does not work tell them that in your house whoever lives here must share stuffs and there is a place where no one shares things and they can stay there. You be suprise that they understand. Sometimes we have to put our feet down. And the eldest must have a slight different takes to tell the younger that the elder deserves it for being elder it will develop the sense of respect and the elder to start to have caring towards the younger if she like she can let the younger share it.

If I have those 3 kids ages 3,5,7. I would by clothes that they really prefer and whats good for them. I know that kids has different preferences. I would consider those age-specific toys or activites. Like those toddlers (3 years old), play is really important, Preschool kids (5 years old), which sometimes they are clumsy, so I would avoid toys or activity that is too physical that can eventually harm them. And for School children (7 years old), I may introduce some computer games, interactive ones. Thanks and good luck.