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Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-04-12 08:12:42
Although the show has not aired yet, based on the description there seems to be an overwhelming sense of entitlement that these spoiled brats have. And why the hell the parents feed into it beats me. Whatever happened to telling your brats "NO"! Or better yet, if you want designer items GET A JOB and earn it yourself. Maybe seeing how many hours of babysitting or flipping burgers it would take to afford a luxury handbag may put things into perspective. I am a mother of two who does buy luxury items, though not in excess, and I don't purchase anything that I can't pay for. I do not max out credit cards. I don't need to because after earning my way in this world I can afford these things easily now. I hope these clueless parents see the light, and that the gravy train pulls into the station until these obnoxiuos brats can legitimately pay for these items themselves.
Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-04-12 08:12:42
Although the show has not aired yet, based on the description there seems to be an overwhelming sense of entitlement that these spoiled brats have. And why the hell the parents feed into it beats me. Whatever happened to telling your brats "NO"! Or better yet, if you want designer items GET A JOB and earn it yourself. Maybe seeing how many hours of babysitting or flipping burgers it would take to afford a luxury handbag may put things into perspective. I am a mother of two who does buy luxury items, though not in excess, and I don't purchase anything that I can't pay for. I do not max out credit cards. I don't need to because after earning my way in this world I can afford these things easily now. I hope these clueless parents see the light, and that the gravy train pulls into the station until these obnoxiuos brats can legitimately pay for these items themselves.
I agree w/juliebqq
Posted by: vtmaid
Posted on: 2004-04-12 08:31:35
I haven't seen the show yet, and quite honestly, I don't think I could actually watch it for the whole hour. What I don't understand is -- how come the parents need advice from Dr. Phil. Isn't it obvious? As my username indicates, I'm from Vermont -- Howard Dean country. However, I see the same attitude right here with parents and kids. I hope we don't need another depression to get people's heads screwed on straight!
Posted by: vtmaid
Posted on: 2004-04-12 08:31:35
I haven't seen the show yet, and quite honestly, I don't think I could actually watch it for the whole hour. What I don't understand is -- how come the parents need advice from Dr. Phil. Isn't it obvious? As my username indicates, I'm from Vermont -- Howard Dean country. However, I see the same attitude right here with parents and kids. I hope we don't need another depression to get people's heads screwed on straight!
thanks, vtmaid!
Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-04-12 10:30:44
Thanks vtmaid!! I do believe that the main problem lies with the parents of these children. I too see so many that don't have the guts to take a stand and say no to their darling brats. Whether in the supermarket or the mall, they cave in left and right to their childrens' tantrums and manipulations. I also see no gratefulness or respect coming from these kids. The media bombardment certainly doesn't help either. Role models such as Brittney Spears prancing like a slut (and parents who buy their 4 year olds her CD'S) and that shallow Jennifer Aniston who whined like a brat all over the newspapers when her jeweler didn't break her precious ring mold a couple of years ago are the trash that these kids idolize, as well as Paris Hilton who has been riding the gravy train since day one. So parents shut off the TV, pull the plug on the internet and for God Sakes take a stand and SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: juliebgg
Posted on: 2004-04-12 10:30:44
Thanks vtmaid!! I do believe that the main problem lies with the parents of these children. I too see so many that don't have the guts to take a stand and say no to their darling brats. Whether in the supermarket or the mall, they cave in left and right to their childrens' tantrums and manipulations. I also see no gratefulness or respect coming from these kids. The media bombardment certainly doesn't help either. Role models such as Brittney Spears prancing like a slut (and parents who buy their 4 year olds her CD'S) and that shallow Jennifer Aniston who whined like a brat all over the newspapers when her jeweler didn't break her precious ring mold a couple of years ago are the trash that these kids idolize, as well as Paris Hilton who has been riding the gravy train since day one. So parents shut off the TV, pull the plug on the internet and for God Sakes take a stand and SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!
Leah's Mom...Parental Irresponsible!
Posted by: donnybaby
Posted on: 2004-04-12 16:32:04
Leah's mom is making her own problem. She says she wants to avoid feeling guilty if she says "no" to her daughter. Well I've got news...YOU ALREADY ARE GUILTY! Avoiding feeling guilty is the same as being guilty. And guilt can be defined as being irresponsible.
Face it, you're just living your life through your daughter, kiddo! You want her to be happy by buying her expensive things? Then you should get a copy of the show and look at both your faces...this is happy? Wake up and learn to be a responsibile parent. Peace & love, Donny
Posted by: donnybaby
Posted on: 2004-04-12 16:32:04
Leah's mom is making her own problem. She says she wants to avoid feeling guilty if she says "no" to her daughter. Well I've got news...YOU ALREADY ARE GUILTY! Avoiding feeling guilty is the same as being guilty. And guilt can be defined as being irresponsible.
Face it, you're just living your life through your daughter, kiddo! You want her to be happy by buying her expensive things? Then you should get a copy of the show and look at both your faces...this is happy? Wake up and learn to be a responsibile parent. Peace & love, Donny
I Totally Agree
Posted by: imani7
Posted on: 2004-04-12 17:23:49
Of all of the stories, this one was most disturbing. Giving her a car and she refused to drive it because she didn't like it?!? If that's not bad enough, then mom turns around and buys 2 more...Give me a break. Something is wrong with that picture...not the media. Any parent that has a problem telling a child no...something for their own good... is missing the boat. And dad has a problem too. Dad eluded to the fact that he will continue to indulge his daughter until she marries and her husband takes care of her. He should be teaching his daughter to be independent and earn her own way. Instead he is setting the stage for her to be wooed by a man with money...this is dangerous. Open your eyes parents before its too late, or you find yourselves homeless. And guess who is too ungrateful to help you out if this happens?
LEAH
Posted by: imani7
Posted on: 2004-04-12 17:23:49
Of all of the stories, this one was most disturbing. Giving her a car and she refused to drive it because she didn't like it?!? If that's not bad enough, then mom turns around and buys 2 more...Give me a break. Something is wrong with that picture...not the media. Any parent that has a problem telling a child no...something for their own good... is missing the boat. And dad has a problem too. Dad eluded to the fact that he will continue to indulge his daughter until she marries and her husband takes care of her. He should be teaching his daughter to be independent and earn her own way. Instead he is setting the stage for her to be wooed by a man with money...this is dangerous. Open your eyes parents before its too late, or you find yourselves homeless. And guess who is too ungrateful to help you out if this happens?
LEAH
Leah
Posted by: shrbrins
Posted on: 2004-04-12 17:56:16
Now somebody saw what I saw this evening not only is the mother setting her daughter up but waht is she saying about herself
Posted by: shrbrins
Posted on: 2004-04-12 17:56:16
Now somebody saw what I saw this evening not only is the mother setting her daughter up but waht is she saying about herself
I agree
Posted by: kln1971
Posted on: 2004-04-12 19:14:19
The parents who bought their daughter a car she did not like, then one she wrecked and yet another car are not a very smart pair. My 17 yr old stepson wrecked the 2000 model car we bought him 3 months after he got it. We refused to buy him another one, he did not get the insurance money from the car, and we also refused to pay for the outrageous insurance rates that resulted. Now he is driving a piece of junk stationwagon that he bought for less than $100.00, it is the most pitiful thing you have ever seen. The liability insurance he is paying now is more than full coverage was on the 2000 model car. It has been a hard lesson learned.
Posted by: kln1971
Posted on: 2004-04-12 19:14:19
The parents who bought their daughter a car she did not like, then one she wrecked and yet another car are not a very smart pair. My 17 yr old stepson wrecked the 2000 model car we bought him 3 months after he got it. We refused to buy him another one, he did not get the insurance money from the car, and we also refused to pay for the outrageous insurance rates that resulted. Now he is driving a piece of junk stationwagon that he bought for less than $100.00, it is the most pitiful thing you have ever seen. The liability insurance he is paying now is more than full coverage was on the 2000 model car. It has been a hard lesson learned.
sheesh!
Posted by: hlkwee
Posted on: 2004-04-12 21:22:16
Why are parents buying their kids cars to begin with? Have these kids never walked or taken the bus before? I'm 24 years old and have recently acquired my first car (with my own money). I took the bus to university and paid my way through school by working part-time jobs since I was 15 (I also had a paper route prior to that). Kids need to learn the value of money and they won't be able to do that if they get everything handed to them on a silver platter.
Posted by: hlkwee
Posted on: 2004-04-12 21:22:16
Why are parents buying their kids cars to begin with? Have these kids never walked or taken the bus before? I'm 24 years old and have recently acquired my first car (with my own money). I took the bus to university and paid my way through school by working part-time jobs since I was 15 (I also had a paper route prior to that). Kids need to learn the value of money and they won't be able to do that if they get everything handed to them on a silver platter.
Bravo
Posted by: rdlstrv
Posted on: 2004-04-14 11:12:45
I thought when I was in high school a $1.50 bottle of CoverGirl makeup was special. What in the world has happened?? What's wrong with these people??
Posted by: rdlstrv
Posted on: 2004-04-14 11:12:45
I thought when I was in high school a $1.50 bottle of CoverGirl makeup was special. What in the world has happened?? What's wrong with these people??
Same here...
Posted by: glloveks
Posted on: 2004-04-21 23:13:49
If I wanted to wear make up, it ALWAYS came out of my allowance...no if's and's or but's about it...then again, so did the candles I did my homework by...- as the light fixture in my bedroom as a teen was broken by my stepbrother not long after he moved in...
G.L...
Posted by: glloveks
Posted on: 2004-04-21 23:13:49
If I wanted to wear make up, it ALWAYS came out of my allowance...no if's and's or but's about it...then again, so did the candles I did my homework by...- as the light fixture in my bedroom as a teen was broken by my stepbrother not long after he moved in...
G.L...
good for you
Posted by: cheryncp
Posted on: 2004-04-17 23:50:47
Sweetheart, although I do not know you personally, I want to tell you how proud of you I am. What a good job your parents did. Every young person should be as intelligent and self sufficient as you are.
Posted by: cheryncp
Posted on: 2004-04-17 23:50:47
Sweetheart, although I do not know you personally, I want to tell you how proud of you I am. What a good job your parents did. Every young person should be as intelligent and self sufficient as you are.
WHAT'S WITH THE CARS???
Posted by: snazzy2boo
Posted on: 2004-06-22 15:09:47
What is this business with buying cars for kids that have turned 16? Wouldn't it be better if the parents wait until these kids are 21, so, they can work and pay for the expenses associated with these cars? I can't stand the attitudes that 16 year old snots have parading around a car that they have no clue how to pay or take care of. Is the money coming from heaven, or is it growing on trees? Give me a break already and have them take a bus or train!! It won't kill them to wait.
Posted by: snazzy2boo
Posted on: 2004-06-22 15:09:47
What is this business with buying cars for kids that have turned 16? Wouldn't it be better if the parents wait until these kids are 21, so, they can work and pay for the expenses associated with these cars? I can't stand the attitudes that 16 year old snots have parading around a car that they have no clue how to pay or take care of. Is the money coming from heaven, or is it growing on trees? Give me a break already and have them take a bus or train!! It won't kill them to wait.
KIDS & CARS
Posted by: nllowry
Posted on: 2004-06-24 15:48:42
WHEN MY KIDS WERE 16&17 THEY WANTED TO DRIVE THE CARS WE HAD (WE HAD 2) THEY WERE TOLD HOW MUCH THE INSURANCE WOULD BE, TO PUT THEM ON OUR POLICY, IF THEY PAID THAT DIFFERANCE THEY COULD DRIVE THE CARS. WELL GUESS WHAT? THEY NEVER PAID THE DIFFERANCE AND SO THEY NEVER DROVE THE CARS. MAKE IT PLAIN TO THEM THAT YOU MEAN WHAT YOU SAY, AND STICK TO IT. IT WORKS, HONEST!!!
Posted by: nllowry
Posted on: 2004-06-24 15:48:42
WHEN MY KIDS WERE 16&17 THEY WANTED TO DRIVE THE CARS WE HAD (WE HAD 2) THEY WERE TOLD HOW MUCH THE INSURANCE WOULD BE, TO PUT THEM ON OUR POLICY, IF THEY PAID THAT DIFFERANCE THEY COULD DRIVE THE CARS. WELL GUESS WHAT? THEY NEVER PAID THE DIFFERANCE AND SO THEY NEVER DROVE THE CARS. MAKE IT PLAIN TO THEM THAT YOU MEAN WHAT YOU SAY, AND STICK TO IT. IT WORKS, HONEST!!!
Bravo! the lessons
Posted by: capri03
Posted on: 2004-04-12 21:27:23
of life.
Natural and logical consequences!
Posted by: capri03
Posted on: 2004-04-12 21:27:23
of life.
Natural and logical consequences!
spoiled brats
Posted by: lyonlake
Posted on: 2004-04-13 11:36:28
the girl that has gone through 4 cars. I'm wondering who will pay for expense's when she is going to college? also how many boys will want to date someone.With that kind of taste.She will need to marry some rich person. An heaven help her if she gets any kind of credit card. She will be in debet and her parents will bail her out. And she will never know how to handle money. I like to see her in about 6mos to a year and she how is making out.
Posted by: lyonlake
Posted on: 2004-04-13 11:36:28
the girl that has gone through 4 cars. I'm wondering who will pay for expense's when she is going to college? also how many boys will want to date someone.With that kind of taste.She will need to marry some rich person. An heaven help her if she gets any kind of credit card. She will be in debet and her parents will bail her out. And she will never know how to handle money. I like to see her in about 6mos to a year and she how is making out.
The Future
Posted by: gatorchid
Posted on: 2004-04-14 12:59:29
I work with someone who even though she grew up poor in another country once she came to America at 14 she turned into these girls. She's 23 now and has been married for a year. While she was dating her future husband bought her a brand new SUV. Then when she got engaged she wanted at least a 2 carat, but got "stuck" with a 1.5 carat. Poor Baby! She never cooks because why would she waste her time when it's so much easier to pay other people. She bought a $1,000 dining room table that doesn't get used! She received brand new copper pots for a wedding gift and the first peron to use them was her mother-in-law and she didn't want her using the pots. She gets mad when her housekeeper is sick and her house doesn't get cleaned or her husband's shirts don't get folded. Her husband had to cut up her credit cards. He mad her get a job, but she doesn't take much stock in it. She said if something ever happened to her husband she would have to move in with her mom again becuase the thought of paying bills scares her and she doesn't see how a single person like myself does it. How dare I be a responsible adult! This is what the future may look like for these girls!
Posted by: gatorchid
Posted on: 2004-04-14 12:59:29
I work with someone who even though she grew up poor in another country once she came to America at 14 she turned into these girls. She's 23 now and has been married for a year. While she was dating her future husband bought her a brand new SUV. Then when she got engaged she wanted at least a 2 carat, but got "stuck" with a 1.5 carat. Poor Baby! She never cooks because why would she waste her time when it's so much easier to pay other people. She bought a $1,000 dining room table that doesn't get used! She received brand new copper pots for a wedding gift and the first peron to use them was her mother-in-law and she didn't want her using the pots. She gets mad when her housekeeper is sick and her house doesn't get cleaned or her husband's shirts don't get folded. Her husband had to cut up her credit cards. He mad her get a job, but she doesn't take much stock in it. She said if something ever happened to her husband she would have to move in with her mom again becuase the thought of paying bills scares her and she doesn't see how a single person like myself does it. How dare I be a responsible adult! This is what the future may look like for these girls!
I agree too
Posted by: sansermons
Posted on: 2004-04-13 16:41:20
Now this little girl I believe if her mothe rever said no she probably would be coming back for another show called " Kids Who Hit Their Parents" or " Kids Who Throw A Fit or Objects When Told NO!!!" (lol) I wish I would remortgage my house for materialistic things for anybody. They are not giving their kids the tools they need for life in the real world. The first time someone tells them no their not going to know how to deal with it...and what will the results be??? Not good. What is going to happen when they get thrown out of their house, cars get repossed and utilities cut off. Then they really will be walking from the store with bags. (lol) I hope they do a follow-up on these kids. Some stuff as parents we should not have to go to Dr.Phil about just parent!
Posted by: sansermons
Posted on: 2004-04-13 16:41:20
Now this little girl I believe if her mothe rever said no she probably would be coming back for another show called " Kids Who Hit Their Parents" or " Kids Who Throw A Fit or Objects When Told NO!!!" (lol) I wish I would remortgage my house for materialistic things for anybody. They are not giving their kids the tools they need for life in the real world. The first time someone tells them no their not going to know how to deal with it...and what will the results be??? Not good. What is going to happen when they get thrown out of their house, cars get repossed and utilities cut off. Then they really will be walking from the store with bags. (lol) I hope they do a follow-up on these kids. Some stuff as parents we should not have to go to Dr.Phil about just parent!
Posted by: katygal
Posted on: 2004-04-13 18:28:23
I agree completely with imani7. It is a PARENT problem, not media, or anything else. When my kids got to be 6-7 years old, and asked for things they didn't NEED, in my opinion, I would tell them "hey, I would LOVE to get you everything you ask for, but then you would be a spoiled brat, and that would mean I didn't do my job as a mom"--they completely understood, and I emphasized that it was MY JOB TO SAY NO. It wasn't that I WANTED to, I just HAD to. I would have made Leah WALK!
right on
Posted by: cheryncp
Posted on: 2004-04-17 23:51:11
You are right on target. What a great mother, your children are lucky to have you. Sorry to say too few children are lucky enough to have mothers with your intelligence and realistic views of how the real world works. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: cheryncp
Posted on: 2004-04-17 23:51:11
You are right on target. What a great mother, your children are lucky to have you. Sorry to say too few children are lucky enough to have mothers with your intelligence and realistic views of how the real world works. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: whatuc
Posted on: 2004-06-21 17:22:38
Scuplting your daughter into a golddigger is the least of the problem. In reality she doesn't have much of a chance of marrying into money unless she comes from money. Her life is headed down the fast track of continuing to live the high life and not being able to afford it, thus driving her home for her parents to bail her out of debt time after time after time. I have a few friends in their late 30's and early 40's that are still playing this game.
