Liz Atwood discusses holiday wish lists in this week's Tween Tuesday: 

With Thanksgiving over, the kids have started lobbying in earnest for Christmas presents. Some wishes are those left unfilled last year—a dirt bike, a go-cart and electric motor scooter. Others are making an appearance for the first time, like the Xbox 360 Kinect. But one thing it seems all my kids’ requests have in common is they are expensive.

In that, my kids seem to be joining their peers. The recession may still be lingering, but according to a recent Nielson Reports study, kids 6-12 are asking for expensive electronics for the holidays. Topping the list is the Apple iPad, with a starting cost at $500. A computer and iPod Touch aren’t far behind on the electronics wish list. I guess the $90 Lego sets seem reasonable by comparison.

What is the hot item your tween is asking for this year? Do you have a secret to managing your tween’s expectations during this season of spending?