{"id":39066,"date":"2020-01-10T16:17:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familytoday.com\/?p=39066"},"modified":"2020-01-10T16:23:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:23:00","slug":"7-signs-youve-raised-a-spoiled-child-and-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familytoday.com\/family\/7-signs-youve-raised-a-spoiled-child-and-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Signs You\u2019ve Raised a Spoiled Child (And What To Do About it)"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re standing in the checkout line at the store when your son grabs a\u00a0Frozen 2<\/em>\u00a0stuffed animal. \u201cMommy, can I get this Olaf doll? I really, really want it!\u201d<\/p>\n

When you tell him no, he yells \u201cI hate you!\u201d loud enough for everyone to hear before launching into one of his regular fits: kicking, screaming, crying. People are glaring at you, and you know what\u2019s going through their minds: \u201cWow, what a spoiled brat.\u201d<\/p>\n

If this scene sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone. The spoiled child problem\u00a0appears to be getting worse, too. In fact, 59% of parents think their kids are more spoiled than they were at the same age, according to a 2011 survey from\u00a0Parenting and Today Moms.<\/a><\/p>

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We asked parenting experts to reveal the signs that you might be raising a spoiled kid. Below, they also share advice that will help you undo some of those behaviors.<\/p>\n

What Makes a Child \u2018Spoiled,\u2019 Anyway?<\/h3>\n

A spoiled child is used to getting what they want when they want it with few exceptions.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEvery kid has an off-day \u2014and so do adults \u2014 but spoiled kids are stuck in \u2018me\u2019 mode,\u201d said\u00a0Michele Borba, educational psychologist and author of\u00a0\u201cUnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World.\u201d\u00a0\u201cEverything revolves around\u00a0their needs, concerns, feelings, wants, desires,\u00a0and everyone else takes second place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clinical psychologist\u00a0Laura Markham\u00a0takes issue with the term \u201cspoiled\u201d because she believes it suggests the child is somehow \u201cruined.\u201d Nor does she like using the word \u201cbrat\u201d to describe a kid. When you think about it, the harsh descriptors may be a tad unfair given that the parents (not the kids) are the ones largely responsible for the spoiled behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren do what we train them to do, what we lead them to expect,\u201d Markham, founder of the site\u00a0Aha! Parenting<\/a>, said. \u201cIf we have parented permissively and have never set limits, the child will not be used to accommodating appropriate limits.\u201d<\/p>

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When parents spoil their children, their intentions are often good, albeit misguided. They indulge their kids because they want to provide them with the best life possible, giving them everything Mom and\/or Dad didn\u2019t have growing up. Some parents may worry that giving their kid a firm \u201cno\u201d will hurt the child\u2019s feelings or damage their confidence. Other times, parents are just too exhausted to enforce the rules \u2014 or set any in the first place.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s plain easier to give in when you\u2019re tired,\u201d Borba said. \u201cWe hate to say \u2018no\u2019 when we\u2019ve been gone [at work] all day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Signs Your Kid Could Be Spoiled<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not sure if your kiddo fits the bill? Below are seven expert-backed signs they might be overindulged and under-disciplined.<\/p>\n

1. When you tell them \u201cno,\u201d they throw a tantrum until they get their way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All kids may express some disappointment when you tell them they can\u2019t, for example, have pizza for dinner two nights in a row. But spoiled children have a particularly hard time taking no for an answer.<\/p>\n

Tantrums might be\u00a0developmentally appropriate for toddlers\u00a0or very young kids who can\u2019t adequately express themselves, explained marriage and family therapist\u00a0LeNaya Smith Crawford\u00a0. But if these meltdowns are happening all the time and don\u2019t subside as the kid gets older, that could be an indication they\u2019re spoiled.<\/p>

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\u201cHow does your kid typically respond to the word \u2018no\u2019?\u201d Borba said. \u201cSpoiled kids can\u2019t handle the word. They expect to get what they want and usually do.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. They\u2019re never satisfied with what they have.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spoiled children may have all the toys and clothes in the world, but it\u2019s never enough: They want more, more, more.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause they have a lot, they tend to be unappreciative and a bit greedy,\u201d Borba said.<\/p>\n

Instead of expressing their gratitude for what they have, they\u2019re more focused on getting the next thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey may start to say \u2018thank you\u2019 less and \u2018I want\u2019 more,\u201d\u00a0Smith Crawford said.<\/p>\n

3. They think the world revolves around them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spoiled kids tend to be self-centered. They aren\u2019t all that\u00a0concerned with inconveniencing other people.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpoiled kids think more of themselves than of others,\u201d Borba said. \u201cThey feel entitled and expect special favors.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. They demand things ASAP.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bratty children aren\u2019t particularly patient: When they want something, they want it\u00a0now.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s usually easier to give in than to postpone the child\u2019s request,\u201d Borba said.<\/p>

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5. They\u2019re sore losers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

No kid enjoys losing \u2014 be it a board game or a tennis match \u2014 but spoiled ones may have a tougher time managing disappointment when they don\u2019t win.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf your child is always blaming others for poor performance, expecting to be singled out for praise for everything they do, yells at others who aren\u2019t doing things their way and fails to give recognition when their teammates or competitors are successful, you may have a spoiled child on your hands,\u201d therapist\u00a0Virginia Williamson told Best Life.<\/p>\n

6. They don\u2019t give up until they get what they want.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spoiled kids may employ manipulative tactics to get the \u201cyes\u201d they\u2019re after, whether that means lying or pitting their parents against one another.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, going to one parent and saying the other parent said they could have the item they desire,\u201d Smith Crawford said.<\/p>\n

They refuse to complete even simple tasks until you beg or bribe them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s normal for kids to need some prompting to\u00a0brush their teeth or clean up their toys, for example. But once a parent asks them to do something, they should listen. If your child frequently refuses to do very basic things until you plead or incentivize them with money, treats or toys, you could be setting a bad precedent.<\/p>

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\u201cIf you rely on bribes to motivate your child, then the next time you ask your 8-year-old to clear the dishes off the dinner table, for example, don\u2019t be surprised if s\/he asks, \u2018How much are you going to pay me?\u2019\u201d clinical psychologist\u00a0Suzanne Gelb wrote in a HuffPost blog.<\/p>\n

Advice on How to \u2018Un-spoil\u2019 a Child<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The good news is that spoiled kids are made, not born.\u00a0So un-spoiling is doable. But don\u2019t hold off on implementing these changes: The older the child, the more difficult it will be.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember, there is no gene for spoiled,\u201d Borba said. \u201cIt\u2019s a learned behavior that can be unlearned \u2014 and the quicker, the better.\u201d<\/p>\n

It won\u2019t be an easy transition for you or your kid \u2014 so be prepared for that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commit to modifying your indulgent ways, knowing that it\u2019s going to be uncomfortable to stand your ground. You should anticipate resistance from your child.<\/p>\n

\u201cAllow them to cry and be upset,\u201d Markham said. \u201cEmpathize, while at the same time holding your limit and the expectation that your child will be able to handle your limit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Get used to saying \u201cno\u201d without guilt.<\/strong><\/p>

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Once you set your boundaries, you have to stick to them consistently.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdd \u2018no\u2019 to your vocabulary and don\u2019t feel guilty about using it with your kids,\u201d Borba said. \u201cDon\u2019t let your child\u2019s spoiled ways win. Don\u2019t give into every issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

When setting limits, do so with empathy and understanding, Markham said. You don\u2019t need to be a tyrant for these methods to be effective.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember that children accept limits more gracefully if they feel warmly connected to the parent,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Emphasize that giving is better than receiving.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd start boosting the concept that who you are is more important than what you own,\u201d Borba said.<\/p>\n

Practice gratitude as a family.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the dinner table or before bedtime, Smith Crawford recommends spending a few minutes giving thanks for the non-material things in your lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a family, go around in a circle and name intangible things you are grateful for and one experience that day you were grateful for,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is a great way to begin to teach gratitude and honoring the good in each day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Teach them to be considerate of others.<\/strong><\/p>

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When everything in your child\u2019s life is \u201cme, me, me,\u201d shift the focus to \u201cwe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLook for those everyday moments to do so,\u201d Borba said. \u201cLike, \u2018Let\u2019s ask Alice what she would like to do;\u2019 \u2018How do you think Daddy feels?\u2019 \u2018Ask your friend what he would like to play\u2019 or \u2018Let\u2019s go volunteer at the soup kitchen.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Remember that kids respond best to encouragement, not punishment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want your child to meet your expectation, ask yourself what kind of support your child needs to meet that expectation,\u201d Markham said.<\/p>\n

Help them appreciate the little things in life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show them that there\u2019s plenty of joy in the simple pleasures, like being in nature or spending quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinding daily time to play and connect with your children is one of the greatest things a parent can do to curb most behaviors,\u201d Smith Crawford said.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Huffpost.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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