Fed Up Teacher Lists The 3 Ways Parents Are Spoiling Their Kids
May 18, 2016
This Teacher Wants You To Stop Spoiling Your Kid
How many times have you heard someone shake their head and mutter, "Kids these days?" When it comes to raising children today, it often seems like society's focus has shifted more towards coddling and amusing kids rather than disciplining and teaching respect. And that's why one teacher posted a plea on Facebook, asking parents to stop spoiling their kids. And not surprisingly, what he had to say is going viral! [rsnippet id="2" name="ArticleAd-300x250-3"] Credit: Facebook / Jonas Harrysson Jonas Harrysson does not have kids of his own. However, he's been working with other people's kids for nearly 16 years. During that time, he's noticed a few disturbing trends in parenting that only seem to be getting worse. So, he shared his observations on Facebook in the hopes it would inspire parents to stop spoiling their kids.Jonas writes on Facebook:
I have worked with kids for almost 16 years and there are several things that I’ve noticed children getting worse and worse at.
No.1. Children find it very difficult to be bored! There constantly needs to be something going on. Please stop spoiling and servicing your children. It’s not dangerous for them to be bored sometimes.Credit: ThinkStock
No. 2. I’ve met many parents who are soooo proud that their kids can read and count before starting preschool. Well, I hate to break it to you, but reading and counting, they’ll learn to do soon enough. Teach them instead to play, to be a good friend, and to share.Credit: ThinkStock
No. 3. My third point is that many children find it difficult to show gratitude, both to other kids and towards adults. Can they get “another one” is unfortunately often a first question – and “we only get one!?” is a common complaint I hear.Credit: ThinkStock
What happened to PLEASE!? And thanks for dinner, and thanks for the ride, and so on? I have no children at the moment, but if I do sometime in the future I plan to teach them to play, to be good friends, to show gratitude and to be bored from time to time. Once they’ve learned those things, then I’ll teach them to read and count:)RELATED: 'Meanest mom ever' uses ice cream to teach her kids respect Though Jonas actually penned his rant several months ago, the Swedish teacher's post has recently been going viral, with mixed reviews. While some praise his assessment as being spot on, others suggest the fact that he does not yet have children of his own as being cause for dismissal.
What do you think?
[interaction id="573ccefaeac5f7343b93d84c"]"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
To hear an opinion on parenting traps from someone with kids, be sure to check out the 5 ways you're actually RUINING your child's life!
h/t: NewsnerMost Recent Blog
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Healing for a Long-Time Illness - Your Daily Prayer - May 19
We can find strength and hope in God’s daily presence and the unexpected support of loved ones, learning to see blessings even while suffering.
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
Danny Gokey Danny Gokey's Powerful 'Open Up The Gates' Lyric Video
Oak Ridge Boys 'Jesus Is Coming Soon' The Oak Ridge Boys
Alabama Live Performance of 'Because He Lives' by Alabama
Oak Ridge Boys 'Because He Lives' Classic Performance From The Oak Ridge Boys
Colton Dixon 'The Other Side' - Colton Dixon Song For Lost Loved Ones
Blog
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.