All young children display spoiled and selfish behavior. “I want this baby” and so on, regardless of the circumstances. They wait for their demands to come true. Still, between the ages of 6 and 9, he starts to think logically and to understand the conditions of the individuals around him. Spoiled children are children who have not been able to get rid of their self-centered attitude and only think about their own needs.
It is perfectly natural for children who get what they want, to be spoiled. The child is so used to getting everything he wants that he goes crazy when restrictions are imposed. This is due to the parents’ inability to set enough rules or their inconsistent behavior.
Buying too many toys for a child and giving him everything he wants leads to spoilage. Of course, this does not mean that every child with too many toys will be spoiled. If objects and toys are given to a child as a reward, just for the sake of happiness without reinforcing positive behavior, the child will constantly want more and will be dissatisfied.
Some parents feel guilty for not spending much time with their children and buy gifts to make up for their mistakes. In fact, some parents say, “I did not have my child. How many children will there be anyway.. we have money,” he makes statements that they think are logical.
It is dangerous to constantly give a child everything he wants. Because after a while, if they don’t wear well or experience disappointment, they cannot be strong enough to deal with these situations. If children with a strong personality are desired, this attitude should be abandoned and the child should be informed that he will not have everything he wants.
If you are observing that your child is starting to become egocentric and spoiled, you should reconsider your relationship with him. Are you spending enough time with him? Do you take into account their needs, thoughts, concerns?
