Too many children are being spoiled, pampered

Psychologist William J. Doherty at the University of Minnesota has taken a hard look at the pressures facing parents in our affluent consumer culture, and the results aren’t pretty. In his book, “Take Back Your Kids,” he highlights examples of parents who are devoted, sensitive and caring but fail to set enough limits.

Doherty says the central problem is that parents are being too good to their children. There is not enough effort to teach children to bear responsibility in their families and their communities. They are not taught to contribute to the world around them, help care for others, make sacrifices within the family or contribute to the common good.

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