tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post6721001273008253317..comments2023-05-04T02:26:49.748-05:00Comments on Building Personal Strength: Silver Spoon Syndrome - Children Disabled by WealthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006897130524120094noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-23445120333063849702011-06-01T12:12:48.540-05:002011-06-01T12:12:48.540-05:00Undoubtedly, this is one of the greatest posts...Undoubtedly, this is one of the greatest posts I have read on this subject. Of course it strikes a chord in my heart seeing the passion I have in championing all the parents to mentor their kids for success, wealth, significance and greatness. Thanks for Aristotle's quote...am gonna borrow it for my upcoming book on this subject.<br />Great read I say!Life Signatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695143106389166318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-55053794390364568042011-04-30T01:37:11.865-05:002011-04-30T01:37:11.865-05:00I agree with this article. I'm 29 years old, I...I agree with this article. I'm 29 years old, I had a privileged childhood financially but when I turned 21 my parents 'kicked' me out of home. It has made me determined to succeed but for better or worse I'm still poor and struggling to this day. To complicate matters further, my parents have been incredibly negative towards me and any ideas I had growing up, and also now as an adult. So the consequence of not having their unconditional love has left me feeling depressed and unconfident in my own abilities. So I struggle daily with trying to feel good about myself, in addition to trying to financially survive. I have paid my entire way through University, often working 2 jobs to get through but ive had to do it part time, sacrificing my twenties whilst all my old friends got jobs and didn't want to be friends with a "student" any more. I finish my studies this year and will probably join the Army in my chosen career path.. So life will get better for me. But I can't help feel angry at my parents for effectively abandoning me, in addition to never praising me for the small accomplishments I have achieved just to make it this far. In the mean time, my old friends have all inherited houses and wealth...and I'm still trying to get by. Life is a funny game, you never quite know how your cards will be dealt. Thanks for your post and thanks to anyone who took the time to read my post. Being able to express myself is the little hope I have left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-74569193274681415562010-12-20T20:49:02.020-06:002010-12-20T20:49:02.020-06:00Train up a child the way they should go....Train up a child the way they should go....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022931711952061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-10606135608501680702010-10-12T06:01:14.696-05:002010-10-12T06:01:14.696-05:00Great post, very thought-provoking. I thought I...Great post, very thought-provoking. I thought I'd share my experience to the mix: First of all, Sean I'm not sure what you mean by "useless twenty-somethings". As a twenty-something myself I count myself as far from useless! And yet I was brought up in an environment where money was never an issue. And I would suggest that it is this "lack of issue" that is crucial. <br />I think that if you are overly aware of money as a child your focus becomes the money itself rather than the reasons you make money. If your parents are always pointing out that they can afford anything you want, or that you can have as much cash as you like to go shopping - money becomes a central issue. Similarly, if your parents are always pointing out how little money they have and how hard they have to struggle "to buy you the things you want", that makes money the focus of those children as well.<br />I would suggest a nice balance is to focus on "achievement" as a way to live comfortably rather than "making money". I always knew that if you want to live in a comfortable house and be able to feed your children without worrying - you need to ACHIEVE. If you're good at what you do, you'll reap the benefits. I think this is one of the finest lessons my parents ever taught me, and I am grateful to them for that.Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-75196917147021986312010-09-08T19:54:30.836-05:002010-09-08T19:54:30.836-05:00Well stated! It is always a difficult balance bet...Well stated! It is always a difficult balance between removing barriers for your children and creating a sense of entitlement. I use the term "fire in the belly" all the time when hiring. It's just something that can only be taught by parents. Thank you for sharing your insights.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383084575928607737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-33206860940623423322010-07-04T18:01:51.569-05:002010-07-04T18:01:51.569-05:00Clogs to clogs in three generations - is the sayin...Clogs to clogs in three generations - is the saying I learned. The first generation works hard, the second generation reaps the benefits, the third generation has no idea what work is, so loses the money.<br /><br />Giving kids too much is a real no-no. They will never learn.<br /><br />Great article, a I agree, all parents should read it - and act on it, but I doubt they will.Patriciahttp://www.leading2learning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-50484934338511124762010-04-07T07:40:06.570-05:002010-04-07T07:40:06.570-05:00Excellent points about parenting, Denny, for peopl...Excellent points about parenting, Denny, for people of all socio-economic backgrounds. We do not prepare our children to be adults and contributing members of society - as well as fulfilled individuals - if we do everything for them and give them whatever they want. This should be required reading for every parent.Meredith Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321208187429058877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-32108804927766269142010-04-07T05:22:29.113-05:002010-04-07T05:22:29.113-05:00People used to say that the first generation earns...People used to say that the first generation earns the money, the second generation manages to keep it, and the third generation spends it all. That's a crude generalization of course, but I think it's a good point.<br /><br />Aside from the few, rare, rich kids, there are a great many normal young adults today (in "Generation Y") that grew up with a sense of entitlement. And until the recent recession, companies bent over backwards to accomodate them. That all ended a couple years ago, and now these useless twenty-somethings find themselves competing against overqualified fortysomethings and immigrants for far too few jobs.<br /><br />Like the baby boomers that don't save for retirement, I shudder to think where this will all lead.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390287348675887544noreply@blogger.com