Why Americans Have Become Spoiled Brats: Blame Mr. Rogers

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by RJ

I don't think Mr. Rogers or ex hippies have anything to do with kids being narcissists. I personally blame it on parents who think their most important role is serving as their child's advocate. Kid gets a bad grade, time to head up to the school for an argument with the teacher. Kid not a starter on the little league team? Doesn't make all-stars? Time to call the coach, maybe complain to the league president. Kid get pushed around by another kid? Don't let him handle it himself, go see the other kid's parents. Maybe get a lawyer.

For the past twenty years or so, parents never want to let a child's failures be the child's fault. Someone else is always to blame. They become narcissistic because mom and dad never allow them to understand that they're responsible for their own actions or that there are some things they're just not good at.

And, FWIW, I think this behavior applies to most parents today, not any particular "type", or political persuasion. I also think we've been heading that way for a long time and previous political trends had nothing to with it, better or worse. It's just another symptom of the "me first" mentality that has become so prevalent. This is the "my kid first" offshoot.

I totally agree. When it comes to sports I honestly believe many parents are trying to relive their pasts through their children plus they want their children to become the next Lebron James or Peyton Manning so they can become rich and famous.