My 12 year old son thinks he’s entitled to everything. Like when we moved he didn’t understand why he didn’t get the master bedroom. We just brushed it off and laughed. But he kept whining and complaining. So we explained why he couldn’t get it. That didn’t seem to help either. He went on complaining about it for days after that. He basically feels he deserves anything no matter what.
And he doesn’t thank people when they give him a gift. We always have to remind him. It’s embarrassing.
We got him a phone for his 12th birthday and he didn’t even say thank you.
Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem or if its just us.
We teach our kids good manners and to respect their elders etc.
I was happy and greatful for everything when I was his age. And didn’t feel entitled to much of anything.
I hope this is just a short phase..
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It is not a phase you need to take control of the situation and put your foot down. Everything he feels he’s entitled you need to make him work for it if he doesn’t take it away…he will hate you at first but he will get the picture eventually and learn that not everything is supposed to just fall into his lap. It sounds harsh but it really isn’t. Just remember that if you keep on letting him act this way he will not get any better it is not a stage.
Source(s): Experience (it worked with my son)
You have to punish your children when they are young.you cant give him anything unless he deserves it. If you let it slide by now who knows how out of hand this behavior can get
Take the phone away, and any other gifts where he doesn’t say thank you, for starters.