Children need us, not our gifts. Bright eyes, deep happiness, and connection – is that what we enjoy so much about giving? How do we know what our children truly need and which gift can accompany them for a lifetime? As leading developmental researchers and education experts, Gerald Hüther and André Stern invite us to rethink: Most gifts are nothing more than questionable temptations. They rob children of the strength to develop the talents and abilities within them and to shape their lives independently and responsibly. To learn how to navigate life, children need us, not our gifts.