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I Can’t Stand Spoiled Kids (Including My Own)
My daughters are 5 and 7 years old, and I love them more than words can say. But let me be real: I think they’ve turned into a couple of spoiled brats, and it drives me absolutely nuts. Before you get all defensive, let me clarify: I own up to it. I take full responsibility for their behavior.
The challenge with parenting is that by the time we realize we’ve made mistakes, our kids are already acting like little tyrants, and reversing that damage feels nearly impossible. But I’m determined to turn things around. I insist on good manners, we talk about being grateful, and I seize every teachable moment I can, hoping to raise kind and responsible humans. They’re starting to get it, but it’s definitely a struggle, especially when they see other entitled kids being, well, entitled.
Kids Who Expect to Be Served
It all begins when they’re tiny babies, and we cater to their every whim. But guess what? They grow up and can actually do things for themselves! Even a two-year-old can help clean up after themselves.
“Mom! Can you get me some water?” Oh heck no! Use those hands of yours. “I want a snack.” Great, but last I checked, you can walk over to the kitchen and grab one yourself. And let me tell you, if they don’t use their manners with me, they won’t get any help from me.
Let’s talk about dinner. I’m serious about this: one meal, that’s it. And if they want to eat, they can help prepare it.
Kids Who Won’t Do Chores
I might be sounding a bit grouchy, but I refuse to spend the next 15 years cleaning up after these wild animals! Toys, clothes, glitter—it’s a disaster zone. Sure, it’s easier and quicker for me to do it myself, but I need to hold them accountable, even if it means enduring some whining.
Kids Who Don’t Understand Money
Every trip to the store turns into a begging fest. They want everything in sight! I used to take them to the dollar section just to quiet them down, but not anymore. Now we talk about prices and budgets, and they know they can buy anything they can afford. They get a small allowance to learn about spending and saving. A spoiled kid is easy to spot, bragging about all their new stuff. It’s not their fault; it’s the parents who are spoiling them and creating little consumers.
The Real Issue
The core problem—and my personal failure—is that we often don’t want to ask for their help because it just feels like more work. When they assist with meal prep, it can get messy, and we worry about safety. But avoiding these moments only makes it harder later on. The key is to get past the initial struggles of asking for their help. The long-term benefits are worth it, and I hope that by the time they turn 10 and 12, they’ll be whipping up dinner for me.
So, here’s to all of us parents out there! We’re in this together, working hard to raise kids who will one day be responsible adults.
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In summary, while I love my kids, their entitlement is a work in progress. It’s all about teaching them responsibility and gratitude, one battle at a time.