My Wants and Needs

Johnʼs parents are saving up for a big family vacation so theyʼre trying to keep a strict budget. John has asked them for a new bike for his birthday. He says that all of his friends have new bikes and, compared to theirs, his is old and ugly. John found a newer bike online that he has asked them to buy for him.

Do you think John's parents should buy him the bike?

Why or why not?

Is the plane ticket a want or a need?

Do you think Isabelle should return the jeans in order to buy the plane ticket?

Why or why not?

Do you think Isabelle needed the new pair of jeans?

Why or why not?

Is the plane ticket a want or a need?

Do you think Isabelle should return the jeans in order to buy the plane ticket?

Why or why not?

Sally would like to buy her husband Randy a new guitar for his birthday as a surprise. She knows there is one that heʼs wanted for a long time. Randy is looking for opportunities to play in a band. He isnʼt playing in a band right now, but Sally knows itʼs something heʼs always wanted. The guitar is expensive but Sally and Randy have some money saved up which they are eventually going to use to get a new car.

Is the guitar something that Randy needs?

Why or why not?

Should Sally spend some of their savings on the new guitar for Randy? Give one reason to support your answer

On Saturday, Tamira is going to lunch with her friends to celebrate their last day of high school. Tamira wakes up on Friday with a terrible cough. Her doctor prescribes her medication to take care of it but it will cost $15.00 at the pharmacy. If Tamira picks up the medicine she wonʼt have enough left to go to lunch tomorrow. Tamiraʼs friends are expecting her at lunch but she also wants to care for her cough. Should she skip buying the medicine so she can go to lunch tomorrow? Why or why not?

What is an example of needs?

• car

• groceries

• playstation system

Clothing is necessary, therefore it is a _________.

Pizza is a want, however, having food is a (an) ________.

• treat

• need

• pleasure

• option

What does your parent/guardian provide that makes you feel safe? Answer in a complete sentence.