Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

My Kids Seem Ungrateful and Entitled

Jan 21, 2020

A parent struggles with feelings of her children's ingratitude and seeks ways to instill humility and appreciation. There’s a deep dive into the importance of modeling empathy and creating a supportive home environment. Strategies for cultivating gratitude include promoting small acts of kindness and fostering meaningful community connections. Practical parenting tips are discussed, aimed at reducing entitlement while celebrating the joys of both experiences and possessions. The conversation sheds light on nurturing emotional growth after the holiday season.

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Parenting plays a vital role in modeling empathy for children, as they learn best through their experiences with parents.

Children’s entitlement may stem from emotional discomfort after transitions, prompting parents to consider underlying reasons rather than reacting judgmentally.

Deep dives

Building Empathy through Modeling

The development of empathy is crucial for addressing feelings of entitlement in children. Parents play a significant role in modeling empathy through their actions and interactions. The podcast emphasizes that children learn best from their experiences within their relationships, particularly with their parents, making empathy a key characteristic to demonstrate. By being aware of their own reactions and sensitivities, parents can foster an environment that encourages children to show compassion and gratitude.

Intro

2min

Fostering Empathy and Gratitude in Children

9min

Cultivating Empathy Through Meaningful Connections

3min

Fostering Gratitude and Parenting Strategies

2min

Janet responds to a Facebook post from a parent who shares her personal dismay “at what children across the globe suffer and what they go without,” and she is distraught by her own children's apparent lack of gratitude and humility. While this mom admits her current mood may be the result of “post-Christmas blues,” she wants to instill these positive, empathetic traits in her own children. “How do you model this?” she asks. “I want to do better.”

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Paperbacks and e-books are also available at Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble and Apple Books.

Janet's exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).

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