A nightmare frequently haunts the parents of an enterprising family: the entitlement trap.
As Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer explain, there is no single solution to avoiding the entitlement trap. However, parents can start by assessing their children’s lives through a round of questions. The first question to ask yourself: Does your child a job? Studies suggest that children who have jobs, even part-time or volunteer, often experience greater personal and professional success compared to those who don’t. Jobs instills valuable discipline and learning opportunities. And they provide a grounding experience, preventing boredom—a potential pitfall for many young people.
For more questions to assess your children’s preparedness for the real world, read “Keep Your Kids Out of the Entitlement Trap.”
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