Although having a kid who’s entitled is very frustrating for parents, it can also affect kids’ relationships with others as they get older. Borba believes keeping your children’s best interests in mind can be a huge motivator when it comes to correcting behavior.
“It comes down to what you want for your kids to get out of life,” says Borba. “If you want your kid to be charitable or respectful or have gratitude, then what happens is the spoiling actually counters those value structures.”
Spoiling your children at a young age can also affect how your kids come off to other people, and ultimately, how they relate to their peers as adults. “Parents really frown on spoiled behavior, and other children don’t like being around self-centered kids. Spoiling your kids also reduces empathy and makes it harder for them to understand people's differences later on.”
