Are we helping our kids grow up or not.

How many times have you heard "Mom, do you know where my DS charger is", mom, "do you know where my laptop charger is"" mom........................OMG, it can drive you crazy. So, I started lableing them with tape so they know who's is who's and the argument is over before it starts. I also dedicated one drawer in the house specific to those easily lost cords. A good idea would be to say this. If I find this cord laying around the house and not put back after using it than that electronic becomes mine for a week. It is amazing how fast they put back the cords when they are done. My kids do not have a clue about the price of things. I am trying to teach them and it is fun to watch their eyes open wide. Gloves are a biggy around here. They take them for granted because in Vermont it is one of the things we collect and value so dearly. If you lose your gloves and are forced to wear the cheaper ones than your hands will freeze. After wearing a pair of those long enough I guarantee they will keep a closer eye on the good ones. Making them pay the price of things makes them pay more attention. Mom and Dad are not there to replace things. We are here to provide them but not over and over and over. I am so guilty of doing this and now that I am getting nervous that they will not know how to be accountable as an adult I am spending every waking moment teaching them about life and reality of things. I am already sad thinking of one of them leaving home in 5 years. I sure hope he can find his laptop charger. hee hee   So, now that I do not have to look for cords, it allows me to do something else. Life is a beautiful thing.