First, I have to admit that I often feel entitled.
If I am going to raise children void of the “entitlement syndrome”, I first have to be willing to examine my own life and ask myself, “are my kids’ behaviors and actions a reflection of my own?” As we cover these seven strategies, I encourage you to check your own heart before judging your kids. Entitlement starts with you.
“The belief that we have the right to take care of ourselves and our family, the right to be respected by others, and the right not to be hurt by them are important to psychological well-being.
Next, we should acknowledge that entitlement can be healthy.
But the feeling that we are entitled to go to the head of the line or to be given special treatment at all times is not only not healthy, but it is not a particularly productive way to be in the world.”
In fact, I believe there are seven ways you can begin raising grateful kids in an entitled world (even if you feel entitled too).
If you’re feeling a bit convicted by your own sense of entitlement, or your child’s, hope is not lost.
#1
Entitlement begins when we forget that our extracurricular activities and things that we have are privileges, not expectations.
Distinguish Privilege
#2
If you want to raise grateful kids, gratitude must be a part of your family’s culture. You must pray, think and talk about gratitude in your home regularly.
Practice Gratitude Daily
#3
Whether you use a system like ours, don’t offer cash payment for chores, or reward your kids in screentime, all that matters is that you put your kids to work. There are valuable lessons to be learned in having responsibilities and earning your keep (so-to-speak).
Put Your Kids to Work
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