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Coming up with creative ideas for how to surprise your kids on Christmas can be quite a challenge.
For one, their interests are constantly changing as they grow.
Not only that, but social media can have quite an effect on their preferences, too.
Sometimes, in a not-so-great way.
To say that the lists are unrealistic is putting it mildly.
As the mom quipped, her kids probably think that their family lives in a different tax bracket.
Scroll down for the full videos, as well as the internets reactions.
Another pair of shoes for $122
I dont know what this is.
But I dont own anything like this for $42
Girl, shut up.
Come on
This girl is nuts.
Shes nine
Oh hell no.
Girl, I use, like, Nivea for my face.
I dont think shes gotten the memo about inflation and the economy right now
Anyone else dealing with this?
Theres not even a single toy on the list.
Meanwhile, her follow-up clip about her sons Xmas wishes got 31.4k views.
This can be quite a bittersweet moment for parents.
On the one hand, growing up is inevitable.
On the other hand, such a sudden change in interests and hobbies can be hard to digest.
This raises a couple of important issues.
They want to leave a good impression.
The second issue is that these kids might not even want these things.
But they feel that theyshould want thembecause of the media they consume.
Many of us want to be adored, respected, and popular.
Its a natural instinct that plays into the importance of everything social in our lives.
It betrays deep insecurities and leads to a less-authentic version of oneself.
Becoming popular because you wear the right shoes and jacket is fleeting.
Fashion and social media trends are constantly changing.
Chasing popularity through style is a never-ending race.
It can make them feel like theyre not good enough.
As Kid Matters Counseling notes, kids can developbody image and confidence issues.
Whats more, they might deal with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
So its in parents best interest to at least partially moderate their munchkins internet use.
Thats easier said than done, of course.
But helping your kids have a healthy relationship with tech is more important now than ever.
Weve recently coveredonBored Pandahow its recommended that children under the age of 2 have no screen time at all.
Meanwhile, children aged 11 to 14 spend 9 hours per day.
He started off really strong with this sweatshirt called A Bathing Ape.
I thought I was up with the trends.
I have no idea what this is.
Bro, you smell like you should probably bathe.
Get a job.
He needs to get a job.
Again with this bathing ape s**t. $96.
Who do these kids think that we are?
Bro, this is a tough economy and were house poor.
Like, lets be realistic.
Heres the TikTokers follow-up video
The internet had a lot to say about the two clips
