Are kids today more spoiled than ever before? The consensus seems to be "yes." The good news is, it's not too late. You can lay down the law and un-spoil your kids, whether they're 5 or 15.
Parenting magazine editorial director Ana Connery and psychiatrist Gail Saltz joined TODAY's Kathie Lee and Hoda to talk teaching manners, patience and gratitude in a "gimme, gimme, now, now" world.
It's easy to bemoan the sorry state of "kids these days," but what to do about it is a harder question -- especially when it's your little darling-turned-devil having a meltdown in the toy aisle of Target. Here are some more tips from the experts at Parenting magazine:
No-Manners Munchkin:Does your kiddo always seem to forget “please” and “thanks”? Lead by example, and praise him every time he says those magic words.
Mall Brat:Most kids have no shame when it comes to retail freak-out sessions, especially if you've refused them the latest hot toy—but don't give in! Tell your kid you know how he feels, but his behavior is not OK.
Bedtime Beast: If your only parent-child nighttime routine is a battle over lights-out, work on establishing a consistent bedtime. Involve your kid in the process by asking what he thinks is fair (of course, you ultimately make the decision).
For more on how to pull off these un-spoiling moves, check out the full article at Parenting.com.
Do you think kids today are spoiled? How do you prevent your kids from getting spoiled?