Why Children Grow Up Selfish: Experts Give a Simple Explanation

13.10.2024 13:00

Many parents often notice that their children grow up quite selfish.

From an early age they are not interested in anything except personal gain and their own comfort.

Mom and dad can forgive this, turning a blind eye to obvious egoism. However, society will not be so tolerant: people rarely want to build quality personal, friendly and working relationships with egoists.

Why do children grow up selfish?

Surely you understand that the main "merit" is with the parents. If adults always put the interests and needs of their children above their own, then they get used to it.

Many people find it difficult to determine the line between caring for a child and indulging his whims. But it is the correct division that will help raise an empathic person who is capable of sacrificing his own benefit for the sake of others.

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There is also a downside.

If a child grows up in a rather ascetic environment from childhood, then he wants to make up for lost time as quickly as possible. Such people understand: if they do not take care of themselves, then others will not do it.

Therefore, you need to find a "golden mean". Love children, take care of them, but do not rush to fulfill every request to the detriment of your interests and needs.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor