How to Avoid Affluenza: 5 Parenting Tips to Raise Empowered, Not Entitled, Kids! by Mei Marcie

We want give the best to our kids, but sometimes – in today's affluent society – we may inadvertently raise them feeling entitled. Here are five tips to raise kids who feel they can have good things in life by working for them. 

• Don't give presents when you can't give time. This may cross to bribery and demanding kids. 
• Teach accountability. Give kids the responsibility for their own belongings, including consequences when it's damaged. 
• Model that happiness is more than “having stuff.” 
• Volunteer as a family. 
• Encourage your child to hold a job. 

Start when your kid is young!