Chaplains Corner

Appreciation or Entitlement 

Does your child appreciate what they have or what you do?

We live in a society that has a sense of entitlement- kids often want things immediately and more and more stuff! 

If this resonates with you here’s a link:

https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/narcissistic-children-and-teens-does-your-child-act-entitled/?utm_source=Empowering+Parents+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2221aecb1d-Newsletter_2025-07-15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5bbf2964fe-2221aecb1d-201633802&goal=0_5bbf2964fe-2221aecb1d-201633802&mc_cid=2221aecb1d&mc_eid=c38698f502

The article talks about

1. Set clear expectations with your child.
2. Don’t get pulled into fights with your child.
3. Explain consequences to your child ahead of time.
4. Know that parenting is not a popularity contest.
5. Saying no to your child to take practice 
6. Use hypodermic affection with your child.
7. Teach your child to earn what they want.
8. Reinforce your decision

Kind regards

Katharine Goschnick

Somerville Primary School Chaplain

somiechaplain@gmail.com

Ph 5977 5421