It is essential for older generations to be responsible for raising children who feel secure and have healthy self-esteem so they don’t become entitled. Underneath the drama, demands, bravado, selfies and designer labels lies an insecure need for attention.
A secure and confident child or adolescent feels valued and values others. They do not feel entitled to everything, or conversely, feel unworthy of anything. Both extremes are unhealthy for self-esteem. An entitled, narcissistic child or a burgeoning codependent, (who feels worthy of nothing), may act out in different ways, but they are both a fear-based dynamic. Balance is key to becoming a healthy adult who raises secure children.
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