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How do you know you were spoiled?
- As a kid, you likely were spoiled if you had the following characteristics. Scroll through the following five slides to explore further.
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You would never take "no" for an answer
- Kids often expect things to go their way and don't hesitate to use their opinions and voices to ensure this happens. However, if you were relentless in asserting "your way or the highway," you may have been spoiled.
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You were more interested in receiving than giving
- When you were young, did you say "please" and "thank you" or were you more accustomed to saying "gimme!" Spoiled kids are often unappreciative and demanding.
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You demanded things ASAP
- If you didn't care about others and their convenience, you were likely a spoiled kiddo. You probably prioritized yourself and didn't care what others thought.
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You only thought about yourself
- Entitlement was the name of the game with little you. If someone else got something, you expected to receive the same or better whether you deserved it.
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You were never satisfied with what you had
- You always wanted the latest and greatest when it came to toys and gadgets. You felt that you always wanted more and more and were never satisfied.
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Traits of adults who were spoiled kids
- Now that you know the telltale signs of a spoiled child—were you one? In the following slides, you'll find 16 traits of adults who were spoiled as kids.
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Entitlement
- Adults who were spoiled as children are often very entitled. This means that they expect, and even demand, that things go their way just because.
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Dependent on others
- Spoiling a child can hinder their development and independence. They learn to rely on others for support, both emotionally and physically. This reliance on others trickles into adulthood.
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Selfish
- Selfish adults are often focused only on themselves—their needs, desires, and issues. They have little to no concern for others in their lives or how things impact them.
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Lack of empathy
- When you were always given everything as a child, you didn't learn how to properly communicate needs or how to be empathetic to others and their needs.
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Poor communication skills
- Spoiled kiddos are raised in a very self-centered fashion. They aren't usually taught how to communicate needs or desires in a healthy way that takes others' needs and boundaries into consideration.
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Unable to regulate emotions
- Are you unable to regulate your emotions? It's likely because spoiled children are taught that when they cry, whine, or complain, they'll soon get their way. When you're an adult, hopefully, you'll realize sooner rather than later that that's not how the world works.
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Impulsive decision-making
- People who were spoiled as kids often don't learn the value of delayed gratification. Therefore, they'll make hasty choices as adults without ever considering long-term consequences.
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Lack of self-discipline
- Boundaries are extremely important in life and if they weren't taught and enforced in your younger years, then today you might struggle with this. Things like healthy eating and maintaining a workout regimen can be super challenging.
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Intolerance of differences/conflict
- Did your family always let you be right and have your way? This can have serious, long-term effects for you as an adult. When you don't know how to handle conflict and manage disagreements then you can be intolerant of others.
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Demanding
- As an adult, you might be demanding and controlling if you were a spoiled child. You were taught as a child that you could demand things be a certain way, and then they would be. This isn't a practical reality for adults.
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Struggles with authority
- If, as a child, you weren't taught to listen and respect authority figures then, as an adult, you'll likely struggle with people like your bosses at work. Additionally, adhering to rules isn't your strong suit.
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Ignores the word "No"
- Without ever (or frequently) being told no and it being enforced then you never learned its power. As an adult, you may see the word no as a roadblock but not an end destination. This can be very dangerous and problematic.
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Difficulties sharing
- In life, all of us must share at one point or another. If, as children, this wasn't valued or enforced, then today, you may struggle. Whether it's your time, resources, or otherwise, sharing is an essential life skill.
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Limited resilience
- If you were never encouraged (or forced) to overcome challenges when you were a child then today you may struggle with adversity and bouncing back from a setback.
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Anxious
- Children who were spoiled can grow up to be anxious adults. Because they likely never had the opportunity to handle difficult or stressful situations, as an adult this can cause anxiety.
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Overcoming being a spoiled child
- If any (or all) of the aforementioned slides resonated with you, fret not. There are ways in which you can become a better adult despite your spoiled past.
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Practice self-reflection and learn self-awareness
- It's important to reflect on the past before trying to move forward. Think about why you are the way you are and how it negatively impacts your life today. Then do some research on ideas for proactively combating those characteristics.
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Establish clear boundaries and goals
- While boundaries can be set between people, they can also be set within ourselves. For previously spoiled children, it can be especially important to set limits within yourself. Foster self-discipline and manage expectations.
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Practice gratitude
- Take time each day to acknowledge and even write down something you're thankful for. When you are more aware of what you're thankful for, you're less likely to demand for even more.
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Talk to a therapist
- These traits were developed over many years and won't go away overnight or without help. Talk to someone such as a therapist about these characteristics so they can help put things into perspective for you.
Sources: (Parade) (CNBC)
See also: What kind of future do our children face?
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0 / 28 Fotos
How do you know you were spoiled?
- As a kid, you likely were spoiled if you had the following characteristics. Scroll through the following five slides to explore further.
© Shutterstock
1 / 28 Fotos
You would never take "no" for an answer
- Kids often expect things to go their way and don't hesitate to use their opinions and voices to ensure this happens. However, if you were relentless in asserting "your way or the highway," you may have been spoiled.
© Shutterstock
2 / 28 Fotos
You were more interested in receiving than giving
- When you were young, did you say "please" and "thank you" or were you more accustomed to saying "gimme!" Spoiled kids are often unappreciative and demanding.
© Shutterstock
3 / 28 Fotos
You demanded things ASAP
- If you didn't care about others and their convenience, you were likely a spoiled kiddo. You probably prioritized yourself and didn't care what others thought.
© Shutterstock
4 / 28 Fotos
You only thought about yourself
- Entitlement was the name of the game with little you. If someone else got something, you expected to receive the same or better whether you deserved it.
© Shutterstock
5 / 28 Fotos
You were never satisfied with what you had
- You always wanted the latest and greatest when it came to toys and gadgets. You felt that you always wanted more and more and were never satisfied.
© Shutterstock
6 / 28 Fotos
Traits of adults who were spoiled kids
- Now that you know the telltale signs of a spoiled child—were you one? In the following slides, you'll find 16 traits of adults who were spoiled as kids.
© Shutterstock
7 / 28 Fotos
Entitlement
- Adults who were spoiled as children are often very entitled. This means that they expect, and even demand, that things go their way just because.
© Shutterstock
8 / 28 Fotos
Dependent on others
- Spoiling a child can hinder their development and independence. They learn to rely on others for support, both emotionally and physically. This reliance on others trickles into adulthood.
© Shutterstock
9 / 28 Fotos
Selfish
- Selfish adults are often focused only on themselves—their needs, desires, and issues. They have little to no concern for others in their lives or how things impact them.
© Shutterstock
10 / 28 Fotos
Lack of empathy
- When you were always given everything as a child, you didn't learn how to properly communicate needs or how to be empathetic to others and their needs.
© Shutterstock
11 / 28 Fotos
Poor communication skills
- Spoiled kiddos are raised in a very self-centered fashion. They aren't usually taught how to communicate needs or desires in a healthy way that takes others' needs and boundaries into consideration.
© Shutterstock
12 / 28 Fotos
Unable to regulate emotions
- Are you unable to regulate your emotions? It's likely because spoiled children are taught that when they cry, whine, or complain, they'll soon get their way. When you're an adult, hopefully, you'll realize sooner rather than later that that's not how the world works.
© Shutterstock
13 / 28 Fotos
Impulsive decision-making
- People who were spoiled as kids often don't learn the value of delayed gratification. Therefore, they'll make hasty choices as adults without ever considering long-term consequences.
© Shutterstock
14 / 28 Fotos
Lack of self-discipline
- Boundaries are extremely important in life and if they weren't taught and enforced in your younger years, then today you might struggle with this. Things like healthy eating and maintaining a workout regimen can be super challenging.
© Shutterstock
15 / 28 Fotos
Intolerance of differences/conflict
- Did your family always let you be right and have your way? This can have serious, long-term effects for you as an adult. When you don't know how to handle conflict and manage disagreements then you can be intolerant of others.
© Shutterstock
16 / 28 Fotos
Demanding
- As an adult, you might be demanding and controlling if you were a spoiled child. You were taught as a child that you could demand things be a certain way, and then they would be. This isn't a practical reality for adults.
© Shutterstock
17 / 28 Fotos
Struggles with authority
- If, as a child, you weren't taught to listen and respect authority figures then, as an adult, you'll likely struggle with people like your bosses at work. Additionally, adhering to rules isn't your strong suit.
© Shutterstock
18 / 28 Fotos
Ignores the word "No"
- Without ever (or frequently) being told no and it being enforced then you never learned its power. As an adult, you may see the word no as a roadblock but not an end destination. This can be very dangerous and problematic.
© Shutterstock
19 / 28 Fotos
Difficulties sharing
- In life, all of us must share at one point or another. If, as children, this wasn't valued or enforced, then today, you may struggle. Whether it's your time, resources, or otherwise, sharing is an essential life skill.
© Shutterstock
20 / 28 Fotos
Limited resilience
- If you were never encouraged (or forced) to overcome challenges when you were a child then today you may struggle with adversity and bouncing back from a setback.
© Shutterstock
21 / 28 Fotos
Anxious
- Children who were spoiled can grow up to be anxious adults. Because they likely never had the opportunity to handle difficult or stressful situations, as an adult this can cause anxiety.
© Shutterstock
22 / 28 Fotos
Overcoming being a spoiled child
- If any (or all) of the aforementioned slides resonated with you, fret not. There are ways in which you can become a better adult despite your spoiled past.
© Shutterstock
23 / 28 Fotos
Practice self-reflection and learn self-awareness
- It's important to reflect on the past before trying to move forward. Think about why you are the way you are and how it negatively impacts your life today. Then do some research on ideas for proactively combating those characteristics.
© Shutterstock
24 / 28 Fotos
Establish clear boundaries and goals
- While boundaries can be set between people, they can also be set within ourselves. For previously spoiled children, it can be especially important to set limits within yourself. Foster self-discipline and manage expectations.
© Shutterstock
25 / 28 Fotos
Practice gratitude
- Take time each day to acknowledge and even write down something you're thankful for. When you are more aware of what you're thankful for, you're less likely to demand for even more.
© Shutterstock
26 / 28 Fotos
Talk to a therapist
- These traits were developed over many years and won't go away overnight or without help. Talk to someone such as a therapist about these characteristics so they can help put things into perspective for you.
Sources: (Parade) (CNBC)
See also: What kind of future do our children face?
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Signs you were spoiled as a kid
Did you always get your own way?
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If you grew up in a world where indulgence was the name of the game, then you may not have learned key life lessons. Being showered with attention, material possessions, or even given too much leniency as a child might seem okay at the time, but there can be long-lasting consequences you’ll be forced to deal with in adulthood.
In this gallery, we’ll explore how to know if you were a spoiled child, the traits you may exhibit now because of it, and solutions for self-improvement. Click through now to get started.
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