At this point I'm sure that some of you are ready to quit reading, but before you give up on this article let me explain what I mean. Frankly, I disagree with most of these statements. Where we may find a common ground is in the interpretation of misbehavior. When their wants are not met immediately or when they don't get their way, they throw tantrums. A child who is disciplined will learn to put his or her needs aside on occasion, regardless of how many toys he or she has.
Parents sometimes fail to realize that both things are possible.
You can give a child frequent attention, but also teach the child discipline. A child can have a room full of toys and still learn discipline. If this were not so, all rich children would be spoiled and all underprivileged children would not be spoiled. The fact is, children from very affluent homes, when they are disciplined appropriately, can exhibit exemplary behavior. I suggest that we teach restraint, patience, and self-control by NOT buying every toy, article of clothing, or video game that our children ask for.