In this episode the guys sit down to discuss what a spoiled child really is. You have seen them at stores and playgrounds throwing tantrums and making a scene. Does that mean that all those kids are spoiled? Chris breaks down what could be going on with them, what lead to that point, and what you can do as a parent to help your kid not become spoiled.
Tune in to see what it really means to be a spoiled child Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Show Links:
Spoiling a Child
7 Signs You’ve Raised A Spoiled Child (And What To Do About It) | HuffPost Life
Listen for the following takeaways from the interview :
- Tantrums are an outward sign that the kid does not know how to handle or deal with what is going on the inside.
- Society promotes instant gratification, and everyone gets what they want when they want it.
- Kids have no clue or realize what the real world is really like.
- Parents want their kids to have it easier than they went through, but they take it too far.
- A lot of outside influences can lead to Parents buckling under pressure to follow what the “experts” say, or other parents say.
- When anxiety strikes you must face the issue to get used to it and learn how to get through it.
- Key to helping your children is to really try to understand them and listen to them. There could be a lot going on that you do not know or what is really going on.
- You must help them realize the world does not revolve around them.
- Set and follow expectations with kids.
- Parent or Guardians should know their kids the best. They have experienced the personality, so they know what is normal and what is bad.
- You must understand that your expectations for your kid should be different as they grow.
- You should encourage your child to struggle but help them get through it. Do not do it for them or shelter them but help them.
- As adults, we are just kids that struggle with the same issues as our children, but we must deal with it.
- Keys to guiding a spoiled child: Mindfulness, exercise, friendship, celebrate successes, learn from failures, and engage dreaming… don’t be afraid to want.
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