Vs it just being normal behavior for their age? |
If they can't handle being told no.
If they expect to get everything they want. |
Spoiled is when the parents lack of basic and essential parenting (teaching boundaries and limits for self and others) has turned the child into someone that nobody really wants to be around. |
“what? We aren’t in first class?” |
Difference between spoiled and spoiled rotten. My DCs live a pretty privileged life but they are kind, responsible and grateful. They also know when and how to behave, have manners, help around the house/work (eldest one) and are all around good kids. |
This sounds like many toddlers. Maybe for an older kid? |
Depends on the age you are talking about. |
This We are not rich but have a lot more than others. We don't just buy stuff when DD asks though. I have a friend who is lower income than us but their kids literally get a toy everytime they go to the store and have unlimited screen time and their own phones. My kid is 8 and theirs are younger. I think her kids are spoiled because they kick up a fuss and get screens to keep them quiet or a toy. |
Acting like little Donald. |
If your child is a junior or senior in high school and you are the one doing all communication with teachers, including asking details about assignments and haggling about grades, your child is spoiled. And unprepared for the future. |
Entitlement
My kids are privileged and I make sure they know that. As a result, they are expected to use their voices and their time and their money to make things better for others. |
Spoiled != Buying the kid expensive things. I’m not in a position to buy my kids expensive things but the families I know who are mostly have very polite, disciplined, hard-working kids. |
That’s not spoiled. It’s just stupid and sad. |
It’s catering to the kid’s “anxieties” |
Chronic Boredom
So much stuff and activities yet none of it is exciting Can’t get excited or appreciate anything Poor manners, not grateful, has to be told to say please and thank you and doesn’t mean it Never satisfied, manipulates parents to do things for the sake of getting their way |