As parents, I don’t think any of us have ever set out to raise a disrespectful, spoiled, or spoiled child. We have all seen those kinds of children and we swear that our children will never act like that. Then, horror of horrors, her son launches his first public attack or fights back. And suddenly you realize; You’re on your way to having a spoiled child. Here are some helpful tips on how not to raise a spoiled child so that you can enjoy the parenting experience and have a child that is of benefit to society.
1. Discipline. It doesn’t take long for a young child to get into trouble of some kind. It is a time of learning as they are just beginning in their lives and this usually leads a child to get into situations that can lead to problems of some kind. This is the perfect time for a parent to teach the child not to do that action again. This process is called discipline. Discipline seems to have a negative vibe associated with it, but discipline is a key teaching tool that parents are not using to its full potential. It is a teaching tool to help guide a child regardless of age to learn and obey the rules that are imposed on him. Part of learning is understanding that your actions have consequences. We as parents must allow our children to experience the consequences of their actions. This learning tool will help them make better decisions throughout their lives. That helps not to raise a brat.
2. Responsibility. If our goal is not to raise children who act like brats, teaching them responsibility is an important step. The children of this generation seem to have the concept that they are here to be taken care of and receive their every whim. Gone are the days when Saturday mornings or after school hours were used for chores around the house and yard, as well as part-time jobs after school during adolescence. A child who is taught to work gains respect for the time and hard work it takes to keep things nice and in good shape. Clean dishes just don’t look like they need to be washed, grass in the yard just doesn’t cut itself, it’s a lot of work to keep it trimmed and in good shape. And with that knowledge they will respect their own things along with the property of strangers.
3 Time. Nothing is better fodder for creating a situation where your child can get into trouble than extra time on your hands with no goals or challenges to stretch out. I don’t think a child should have an activity scheduled every hour; we don’t want to overburden our children. What creates the problem is when children famously “hang out” with their friends hour after hour, day after day, which soon leads to boredom. When a child is bored, he can end up in trouble creating problems for himself and others. Sports, activities, and chores are some of the things that help give a child something to occupy her time.
4. Money. It is said that today’s youth spend more today than any other group in history. my question is how? Where do these kids get all their money, allowances, and part-time jobs that aren’t part of the highest-spending group of consumers? The adults in their lives are blindly handing them money and credit cards to make up for not being a part of their lives, for peace and quiet, for guilty voices whispering that we owe them, for the need to make it up to them that someone isn’t there. In their lifes; Whatever the motivation, money flows freely and is well on its way to creating spoiled, self-centered children.
And so, Mom and Dad, as you can see, there are some things that can be done to help our children not be snotty. But you also have to see that most of these steps start with you. Discipline, responsibility, time management, and money values all have one thing in common, you, the parent. These children trust you, it is your responsibility to help and guide your children. So the next time you see a bratty kid remember that they didn’t put themselves that way, they have parents who didn’t take the time to teach them that there is a better way to get attention.