Jim Fay, co-author of From Innocence to Entitlement: A love and logic cure for the tragedy of entitlement has major concerns about the rapid growth of entitlement in our young people and its threat to the American way of life. He cites the examples below as ways "entitlement beliefs" are debilitating our youth:
High need for goods and services
Low pressure to succeed or hold down jobs
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High amount of time to party
Low amount of time to devote to effort toward accomplishment
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High expectations of others
Low ambition
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High resentment for those who would require them to achieve through study and effort
Low appreciation for the opportunity for an education
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High demand for entertainment and excitement
Low awareness of the sacrifices made by their parents
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High willingness to defy society’s traditional rules and values
Low respect for adults and leaders
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High inclination to find substitute “highs” such as alcohol and drugs
Low respect for society’s traditional rules
The foundation for these beliefs start early in life and parent who fail to set reasonable limits for behavior (including character traits) start this problem. Today’s kids can’t distinguish between a “want” and a “need.”
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY MUST BE REINFORCED!
Kids need to learn how to get what they want through effort and struggle. Parents must set and enforce limits and boundaries. Early education is the key!
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