How often does your teen ask for things? Is it once a month … or on an hourly basis?

When your child starts asking—or demanding—things that go beyond the basic necessities, you might have an entitled teen living under your roof! It’s natural to bestow lavish gifts on our daughters, for instance, but she might see your generosity as her God-given right.

Parents, if you want to keep your teen from feeling entitled, then stop giving her everything she asks for. Provide the things she needs, but let her work for what she wants.

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