My parents instilled in me the idea of Delayed Gratification and I'm very thankful for it now! It wasn't by thier choice or decision though... we grew up poor

My parents instilled in me the idea of Delayed Gratification and I'm very thankful for it now! It wasn't by thier choice or decision though... we grew up poor in rural Kenya. The only time you got a "gift" (mostly clothing or shoes - rarely a toy) was in Christmas and only if the harvest was a good one. Now as an adult, with my own children, I look back and appreciate that I didn't chase shinny stuff in my formative years. I'm totally ok waiting until the moment is right, but my children don't understand the concept at all.