Needs and Wants Explained - Facts for kids

So what is the difference between a need and a want? The easiest way to explain this is that A Need is something you require and must have to survive; like food, water, and a safe place to live. A want is something nice to have, but you don’t really need it and can actually live without it. Every person has the same basic needs of water, food, clothing, and shelter to live and keep them alive. Your body needs liquid to survive. Water is a good liquid to drink because it keeps you healthy. Th...