My 5-year-old is always asking for more. He craves more toys, despite barely touching half of what he owns. He insists on more dessert, even when his mouth is full. He seeks more time before bedtime, often dragging out the routine in the most exasperating ways. This constant craving for more leaves me yearning for less—less whining, less chaos, less children!
Yet, it’s not just kids who suffer from this insatiable desire. Parents do too. When you have children, the urge to acquire more becomes overwhelming. We long for more free time, more financial stability, more sleep, more nights out, and perhaps most importantly, more space.
The truth is, everything seems to shrink when kids enter the picture—except for your joy (thankfully!) and your laundry pile. Your bank account shrinks, your patience wanes, and before you know it, your home feels smaller than ever. You’re not only sharing your space with more people; these little ones come with a plethora of belongings!
Before parenthood, you probably managed just fine in a modest living arrangement—maybe a studio apartment or a cozy one-bedroom. Then came the marriage, which expanded your space a bit, but it still felt manageable. But once pregnancy entered the mix, your modest home suddenly seemed inadequate as you filled a baby registry, mentally prepared for a crib, and began to panic.
So, you sought more room. Then, another pregnancy came, and the panic returned. You quickly realized that a new baby meant an influx of clothes, diapers, toys, and yes, a lot of mess. The need for more space became urgent!
But do we really need all that extra space? Unless you’re planning to have a full house like the Duggars, it’s likely that you don’t. I recently welcomed my second child and moved into a bigger apartment, only to fill it with stuff. Now, we still feel cramped.
At some point, we must recognize when enough is enough. The cycle of wanting more often leads to a never-ending chase for fulfillment. This “disease of more” is contagious, instilling in our children a continuous craving for stuff and the misguided belief that happiness hinges on possessions. This notion is far more hazardous than an accident with a bowling ball tumbling from a crammed closet!
Kids don’t require nearly as much as we might think. In our effort to ensure they have everything—including what we lacked in our own childhoods—we often overlook their genuine needs. Kids thrive on our attention and love far more than they do on the latest gadget or action figure.
So, before you envy someone with a bigger home or feel tempted to upgrade your belongings, take a moment to assess your surroundings. You might realize that you already possess everything you need. Instead of fixating on expanding your living space, consider how to maximize what you have. After all, a smaller space can make it easier to embrace everything you hold dear.
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Summary
In this article, we explore the overwhelming desire for “more” that both children and parents face. From toys to living space, this insatiable craving can lead to stress and dissatisfaction. Instead of constantly seeking more, we should appreciate what we already have and focus on maximizing our current resources. By doing so, we can foster a healthier mindset for ourselves and our children.