Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I don't think the assumption that kids that grow up with a lot Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Bearsy[/m] at 8:46 am on Dec. 4, 2008[quote]become spoiled is correct. I have this theory people raised with no money might be more likely to develop a mindset of "you can't relax until you get the chance, and when you do, enjoy it. Work because you [i]have to[/i]." Then they grow up with more than they had as kids (the standard of living goes steadily up by generation, after all) and be less inclined to work, because they've done what's required of them. People raised with a lot of things who are taught to work anyway might be more like, "I have all that I need, but I still need to get work done. I clearly don't have to work, but I will anyway."   People seem to make the "they'll be spoiled" assumption based on the idea that the kid will grow up to have less than he can have as a child, when it's pretty much always the opposite. Just my thoughts. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Bearsy Posted at 8:46 am on Dec. 4, 2008 become spoiled is correct. I have this theory people raised with no money might be more likely to develop a mindset of "you can't relax until you get the chance, and when you do, enjoy it. Work because you have to." Then they grow up with more than they had as kids (the standard of living goes steadily up by generation, after all) and be less inclined to work, because they've done what's required of them. People raised with a lot of things who are taught to work anyway might be more like, "I have all that I need, but I still need to get work done. I clearly don't have to work, but I will anyway."   People seem to make the "they'll be spoiled" assumption based on the idea that the kid will grow up to have less than he can have as a child, when it's pretty much always the opposite. Just my thoughts.

Replies the seer Posted at 9:19 am on Dec. 4, 2008 i agree am somewhat spoiled and my family is rather weathy. and i have an excellent work ethic. im 16 and have held my current job for 2 years. i also want to get my phD in physics after i graduate. Bearsy Posted at 9:00 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from baby brandi 1408 at 8:53 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 10:52 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from baby brandi 1408 at 8:50 am on Dec. 4, 2008 well most children who are raised in a "wealthy family" don't have to work but I will give you that there are a few people that do That's my point, they're taught to work even when they don't HAVE to. But the majority of them do become spoiled.. as they don't have to work and their parents don't make them find a job How do you know? Are you spoiled because you were raised on 10 times what the average family in 1900 had? Arrow Posted at 8:57 am on Dec. 4, 2008 uh huh baby brandi 1408 Posted at 8:53 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from Its Bearsy Bitch at 10:52 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from baby brandi 1408 at 8:50 am on Dec. 4, 2008 well most children who are raised in a "wealthy family" don't have to work but I will give you that there are a few people that do That's my point, they're taught to work even when they don't HAVE to. But the majority of them do become spoiled.. as they don't have to work and their parents don't make them find a job Bearsy Posted at 8:52 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from baby brandi 1408 at 8:50 am on Dec. 4, 2008 well most children who are raised in a "wealthy family" don't have to work but I will give you that there are a few people that do That's my point, they're taught to work even when they don't HAVE to. baby brandi 1408 Posted at 8:50 am on Dec. 4, 2008 well most children who are raised in a "wealthy family" don't have to work but I will give you that there are a few people that do XxFrench SimplicityX Posted at 8:49 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Thats not true [that kids that come up with alot become spoiled]. And im a living example of this. Bearsy Posted at 8:48 am on Dec. 4, 2008 You are now free to respond. All 8 previous replies displayed.