Kids huh....

What is with kids these days? They think they are entitled to anything and everything. Well at least mines do. I remember when I was younger, I’d be happy if I got a shopping pass from Wal-Mart and now, my kids won’t even wear clothes from there. I guess it’s somewhat my fault because I’m the one who chose to expose them to the world of fashion and labels. But that is not the point, how they develop this selfish, ungrateful, self-entitled attitude is what I’m trying to figure out. Their father and I have always taught them to say thank you and only want what they have but lately, oh man, they have been asking for ridiculous things and when I say no they get mad and yells “I hate you mommy! You’re mean!” what is the deal? My first is a bit better; he knows when to ask and when not to ask. All he wants for Christmas is a piano, so a piano it is. My second, he’s the bad one. He’s always yelling and not listening to me. I get so frustrated with him. I give him more than what he deserves and he still lashes out.  His dad told me to start taking things away and not include him in fun events when he doesn’t listen but seriously like I’m going to do that, heck no because I believe in equality for my kids. I know this sounds weird and maybe I’m setting myself up but I’m a mom and can’t help it. My daughter, she is still two; the age where she is starting to understand but not fully so I have to be patient with her. But oh boy, she sure knows how to push my buttons! I guess it’s the universal phase known as the “terrible twos”? She is the only one that thanks me though. Every time I  feed them or buy something for them she’s always yelling in the background “thank you mommy!’’ and doesn’t stop saying thanks until I say you’re welcome princess. The boys, they forget but once she says it they follow. These kids are not awful kids but they just need learn how to be more appreciative. I’m trying to slowly by using psychology on them; sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, hopefully it does though. I’m hoping to mold these munchkins into grateful and responsible adults one day, so they won’t be the ones racking up huge credit card bills. I hope.