psychology
6 problems of people who were spoiled too much as a child
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Parents may mean well when they pamper their children, but in the end they end up paying the price. These six problems are typical of spoiled people.
Many parents would love to be able to read their children’s every wish and pamper them to the fullest. But in a similar way, it can damage a person’s self-esteem if they If you were praised too much as a child, it can also be difficult for spoiled children to master their lives later on. Here are six common problems people face when their parents say, “Yes, of course, darling!” got to hear…
6 typical problems of spoiled people
1. You can’t handle defeat
If we don’t learn as children to cope with setbacks and disappointments, it will be even more difficult for us as adults if something doesn’t go the way we want it to.
2. They give up easily
Sooner or later we all find ourselves in a situation where we have to fight for something. But anyone who always got everything as a child (i.e. from their parents) never had to learn to fight – and will therefore tend to throw in the towel as an adult when there is resistance.
3. You can’t handle criticism or rejection
A rejection after the interview? A basket? There isn’t any! What idiots decided that! They have no idea! So it’s not my fault… Yes, that’s how anyone who was mom’s little prince as a child could react. Problem: This means he is missing out on a good opportunity to reflect on himself – and grow!
4. You take happiness and success for granted
Spoiled people know nothing other than always getting their way. And so they never learn to truly appreciate positive things. Sad, because the ability to be happy (even about little things) brings many beautiful moments of happiness into our lives.
5. You can’t take initiative
Why show commitment when everything works by itself? People who as children only had to say “beep” to achieve something often tend to wait for others to take care of things and sort them out.
6. You are dependent and quickly overwhelmed
Whaaaat? Do I have to go to the office myself and register my new place of residence? When am I supposed to do all of this? Anyone who had everything taken away from them as a child – how are they supposed to suddenly have everything under control when they are on their own? It’s no wonder that spoiled people often have little resilience and quickly become floundering. Can’t really blame them…
But we have one consolation for everyone who was spoiled by their parents and now has to deal with the consequences: What their parents missed, reality catches up with more quickly than we would like. And fortunately, we learn throughout our lives and adapt to the demands placed on us. Even if we were spoiled as children.