I see so many teenagers and , hell.. to be honest, many adults, that have this attitude of 'entitlement' about them.
They all blame someone else for their failings, and never take any consideration of their actions and how it affects other people. They are clueless.. They only do things, to better themselves and never bother to consider how it affects not only other people, but themselves as well.
In summary, everyone needs to teach kids responsibility.. not only to themselves but to others as well. Parents need to teach their kids the consequences of their actions or lack of action, and take some responsibility for the things you do in life, because its NOT a cakewalk... And stop expecting things to be handed to you.. work for it like the rest of us do.
The press and media, make the Minority the biggest winners.. the more sensational they can make something, the more they will promote it and while they are at it, make you feel guilty for having what you have worked hard for..
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Welcome to the blog world! DO you know what you are getting into - it is addicting.
Whew, intense first post, but obviously you have to vent somewhere.
While I do not have kids, I have witnessed first hand the lack of responsibility on the part of parents who in turn teach this behavior to their kids. Insanity.
Hang in there.
Ack blogger at my comment. grrr
Anyway, Keep trying. Your words may eventually sink in. At least you are trying, and if their mother will allow you leeway you have a great opprotunity in helping these kids grow up properly.
Great first blog post.
I can SO relate to your life. I've got two steps and the 16 year old daughter is a walking case study re: Aire of Entitlement. After several attempts to humanize her - gently and not so gently - I've given up. Lets just say that she is not the only one happily counting down the days until she goes away to college. (44 days left!)
I always teach my kids to make friends with hard work; it's character building.
I also believe they have to be accountable and pay the consequences when they do something wrong...we ALL do. I try to teach by example. When I'm wrong, I admit it and I'm never afraid to say I'm sorry. I think my kids love that most about me.
I have little patience for adults that don't take the time to do what's right and I admire and respect those who do.
Great post, btw!
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