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3. Are You Acting Entitled?


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Are you or someone you know acting entitled? In this episode, Dr. Jen tackles her biggest pet peeve: entitlement. With over 20 years of experience, she dives deep into what entitlement is, how it develops and how we can combat it in ourselves and our children.

This episode explores:

  • Defining entitlement: Distinguishing between earned privileges and the belief that you deserve special treatment simply for existing.
  • The roots of entitlement: Examining how parenting styles, societal influences and a lack of moral guidance contribute to entitled behavior.
  • The dangers of entitlement: Discussing how it leads to harmful behaviors like bullying, disrespect and even violence.
  • 20 practical strategies to combat entitlement: Dr. Jen provides actionable steps for parents and individuals to foster humility, gratitude and respect.

Learn how to:

  • Teach children manners and gratitude.
  • Cultivate resilience and empathy.
  • Set boundaries and enforce consequences.
  • Model respectful behavior and humility.
  • Promote accountability and responsibility.

Dr. Jen challenges listeners to recognize and address entitlement in their own lives and to actively work towards creating a more compassionate and respectful society. This episode is a call to action to combat the culture of entitlement and foster a greater sense of responsibility and humility.

Jennifer Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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The Psych with a Mic PodcastBy Jennifer Bellingrodt, Psy.D.