Generation of spoilt brats?

Here's a lesson that I learned from many adults when I was younger. "Every generation but mine sucks!" And really there are many problems with this generation. Far more than I think that any sane person could get into right at this point. There are just many times where the problems continue rather just get thrown right into our faces. And I about bet you, this current generation will be complaining about how the next generation are a bunch of spoiled little twits as well. And the next generation and the next generation. Then again when many adults act to the level of the most spoiled children, not taking much responsibility themselves, it is very easy to see where some children get that behavior. A "what have you done for me" attitude is something that can be spotted in any age group these days.

I would not say that all of them are spoiled, but yes, a vast majority of them are nowadays because parents feel that they have to give their children everything, and the truth is that is not true. Giving your kid everything, and not making them work for anything will make them think that everything in life is free, and it's not. You have to teach them that they can't have everything.

Actually, it may be to that point. The children are allowed to run the "show". I am a parent of two children and both of them know the word "no". I agree parents do not discipline. It's really society and the government's fault. For example, I have a classic autistic child. This child only knows simple commands and mostly one word commands. You can give him a long sentence and he may understand, but he will only obey one of the commands at a time and they have to be precise. This politically correct corrections are for the birds. Don't tell my child he is not making good choices, he doesn't know what a choice is. You tell him yes or you tell him no. You tell him he's good or you tell him that he is doing bad. Don't tell him he can make a better decision. Don't tell him that! First he doesn't understand and second, he really can't do better without your help in showing him what you want! This is something that should apply to all kids. Even "normal" kids can't read between the lines except to their benefit. I can see why some kids boss their parents around. Sometimes my "normal"(if that is even possible) will try to tell me what to do and all I do is to look at her and ask her if she is the adult and if she is supposed to make the rules. Then, she usually gets upset. I think she may try to play me. LOL

We really are in the time which the bible referred to as the last days where difficult times and situations will come. It is mentioned that people will be boastful, arrogant, and ungrateful during those times. It is specifically mentioned also that children those days will be disobedient to their parents. I, too, have noticed remarkable difference on kids nowadays. I took care of my other sibling when they were still young but I haven't experience the experiences I had with my sister in law's kid. I was terrified on how the kid behave. Parents should guide their children as early as possible. This should be done before the kids are sent to school because his classmates and friends could be a big factor to every child's growth and behavior. If we instill in their minds good values then this will serve as their weapon or shield against bad influences outside.

I agree with you. A lot of children are growing up to be spoiled brats. As parents we need to say no to our children and let them no that they can't have everything they want. And the things they do want they have to work for it. I think it is awful when children/teenagers are disrespectful towards their parents. You are on the right track with your point. Parents are striving for approval from their children. That's why even some parents are trying to dress like their teenage children.

I do not think ALL parents are this way. I am probably one of the most strict parents in my generation actually. I am very hard on my children. They know the rules, they are respectful and have manners, they are grateful and they are excellent in public. They know better. I don't really think its fair to judge all parents by the ones you have seen or heard about... My children do long for my approval and when they behave they know they get it. We are also raising our children to be God fearing, honest & respectful people.

Kids spend about 8-10 hours a day at school or on their way to school. They have a night rest of 8-12 hours. So how much time you really think parents have to spoil their kids? How come always parents are too blame? As if the schools are that great. Already for many generations kids are punished, bullied, even spoiled at schools. By teachers who don't care. Even the society, all the commercials etc have a big hand in it. Way more as parents do. Goverments do exactly the same (you have to spend, you have to join the club, you need that stuff, you need to invest, to safe, that education, etc etc). This all has nothing to do with a spoilt generation. To my opinion it's not spoiled at all but it will be a lost one, growing up in bankrupt societies/countries with no future perspectives at all.