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Countrygal 08:11 PM 03-31-2012
I think the only way to do it is to "unspoil" them. Begin back at the beginning and teach them the value of : money, work, time wisely spent, kindness, thoughtfulness, truth, respect, citizenship, and especially responsibility. You may have to go back all the way to stripping everything from their lives except the "needs" for a few months (probably 3 - 6). Then adding in "privileges" as they are earned.

I think where most of us go wrong is that we want too much for our children, I know I did. We want to make their lives too easy. That philosophy is core to the beliefs of most working classes in our country for many generations. Most of our ancestors came here wanting more for their children. At what point is "more" no longer beneficial? We've all seen the spoiled rich kid. More is not always beneficial.

Sometimes getting back to the basics is more.

Just IMO
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