Why do so many kids act entitled? No matter what they get—clothes, sneakers, toys, gadgets—they seem to want more and don't understand why they can't have it immediately. It can be incredibly frustrating when your child reacts with a bad attitude or acting-out behavior when you say 'no' to a request. You think to yourself:... Read more »
At Empowering Parents, we often hear from parents who feel frustrated at their teenager's bad attitude and irresponsible behavior. Whether it's doing well in school or keeping a job, some kids just don't seem to care. And many teens have what James Lehman, creator of The Total Transformation® child behavior program, calls a "dreamer" mentality.... Read more »
Some children demand constant attention and will not take "no" for an answer. Just as children need to learn the importance of saying “please” and “thank you,” they need to learn how to appropriately make requests. If you're the parent of a demanding child, rest assured that this is not a new problem and there... Read more »
Your 10-year-old son begs you to buy him the newest video game. He cries, "All my friends have it. Why can't you be like all the other parents? They buy their kids the stuff they want!" Or, your 16-year-old daughter is annoyed that she has to drive the old beat-up car to school. "I don't... Read more »
If you give in to every little want and need your child expresses, you create and nurture a false sense of entitlement, which can lead to significant problems later on. Almost as soon as your child begins to talk, you'll start to hear him ask for things. For example, when an infant cries, he's asking to... Read more »
