Lesson №22 Videos : Consequences of Raising Spoiled Children Article: What Happens When a Child Is Spoiled?

Refusing to accept a “no”
Spoiled children can’t handle being told “no.” If your child throws a tantrum or has 
a meltdown when you tell them they can’t do something, this could mean that your 
child is spoiled. Keep in mind that there are plenty of other reasons for children to 
have temper tantrums as well, including mental illness or difficulty communicating 
their feelings. If you’re concerned that your child’s tantrums are due to being spoiled, 
be on the lookout for other warning signs.
Dissatisfaction with what they have
Spoiled children are rarely satisfied with what they have and what they’ve been 
given. Despite already having plenty of clothes and toys, spoiled children will often 
continue asking for more. If that dissatisfaction gets coupled with a lack of gratitude, 
there is a strong chance that the child is becoming spoiled. 
Desire for special treatment
Spoiled children often think more of themselves than of other people. They may 
expect people to offer them favors or special treatment. You may notice a spoiled 
child blaming others for their failures while expecting praise for everything they do. 
What are the long-term effects of spoiling your children? 
Spoiling your child may have long-term harmful effects. Since spoiled children may 
fail to learn to solve their problems growing up, they often lack the life skills needed 
to handle adulthood. 
Increased dependency
Spoiled children may become excessively needy, and this dependency may present 
differently in their adulthood. Adults spoiled as children may find they are unhappy 
when alone and derive their happiness from others instead of themselves. This can 
make it difficult for them to build healthy relationships. 
Increased irresponsibility
Spoiled children sometimes fail to learn responsible behavior. These children may 
end up developing social problems like overspending, gambling, overeating, 
and drug abuse in their adulthood. Such adults may lack emotional maturity and 
struggle to manage essential responsibilities like work, finances, and family.