Our coddled, entitled children

bovertine
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:36:32 +0000

Does “a little less cushy” translate to your son not having been “coddled” as a child?

I don’t think he was coddled, nor do I believe this generation of children has been coddled. I have so stated several times on this thread.

I also don’t believe I was coddled excesively, although I do appreciate everything my folks did for me. I had a comfortable life but my parents made me work hard in school and work at jobs, from the time I was very young.

I don’t recall every post in this thread, but I think if you read it you will likely find that at most one or two posters have stated a belief that today’s children are coddled. On the other hand, I believe there have been several posters vehemently expressing the notion that other generations, particularly the baby boom, were coddled and entitled.

Since we’re asking personal questions, were you coddled and entitled? Are your children coddled?

I personally believe it is possible to be born into beneficial financial circumstances and still not be “coddled.” Many of the children of today, particularly the children of recent immigrants who found success here the US, are living without real worry or financial want. Their parents are in the position to fund education wherever they can get in. But these parents do not seem to be allowing their children to sit on their laurels. I don’t think that’s different from any time in history.