Learning about wants and needs with Milo

wants and needs with Milo

Do you think about what you need compared to what you want?

Justice – thinking about what is fair.

Do you consider other people? Do you treat everyone the same?

On Milo’s journey he goes to speak to his Mum. She gives him some advice to think about what the difference between things he needs and things he wants.

What things do you need?

How often have you been to the shops and been caught up in thinking how much you ‘need’ that new game, or those sweets, that book, those tops or those trainers. You can spend ages dreaming about how much happier you’d be if you had them, how much fun you could have with others or how much your friends would be jealous of you.

How is this different to things you want?

You might want to be the first person to play that game, or wear that new football shirt. Sometimes those feelings can be overwhelming! It can be hard to consider the difference between wants and needs. You may feel that by having the latest trainers you will fit in more, be happier etc – but is this something you truly need? Could you live without it? It might be a really good idea to just wait, think a little more and see if it’s something you really need and if the money could be saved for something better in the future, or used to help someone else.

Try some of these items – Socks, a toaster, a television, soap, a sandwich……..which of these are needs? Which are more wants? Can the answer vary?

The LifeSavers value, Justice, is a tough one. It makes us think about being fair to others and considering that people may have different wants and needs. For example if you live in a house – this is no longer a need, you may want a bigger house but you have one so that’s ok.

What other things could be considered unfair?

Thoughts for the week:

Think about all the people in the world who have less than you do?

How can you help them?