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Can You Avoid Raising Entitled Kids (Steps You Can Take)

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0:00
Introduction to Entitlement From Kids
1:29
Why Do Parents Raise Entitled Kids?
2:44
Trying to Buy Your Kids’ Love?
5:30
Wanting to Raise Appreciative Kids?
8:45
Toy Rotation System
11:36
The Importance of Giving Kids Responsibility
13:38
Listener Question 1: Gaining Respect From Your 5-Year-Old?
16:21
Listener Question 2: 23-Month-Old Screaming and Crying Anytime Parent Says No?
17:32
Listener Question 3: Connecting With 15-Year-Old?
20:49
Lisa’s Top Five Tips For Parenting Teenagers
24:16
Listener Question 4: Meeting Toddlers Needs and Managing Their Wants?
26:15
Listener Question 5: 3-Year-Old Hits Parents When He Doesn’t Get Cookie?
29:08
Listener Question 6: 8-Year-Old Manipulating Parent?
29:36
Listener Question 7: How to Be Honest With Kids Without Hurting Their Feelings?
33:38
Listener Question 8: Making Exceptions as a Parent?
35:26
Final Thoughts on Spoiling Kids
BratBusters Parenting Podcast
Can You Avoid Raising Entitled Kids (Steps You Can Take)
Jan 13, 2026 Episode 133
Lisa Bunnage

#133 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions on raising entitled children. She covers why parents raise entitled kids, trying to buy love, wanting to raise appreciative kids, setting up a toy rotation system, the importance of giving kids responsibility, and her top five tips for parenting teenagers. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering how to gain respect from a 5-year-old, handling a 23-month-old who screams when told no, connecting with a 15-year-old, managing toddler needs versus wants, responding to a 3-year-old hitting over denied treats, dealing with an 8-year-old’s manipulation, how to be honest with kids without hurting their feelings, and when it is appropriate to make exceptions as a parent.

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The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer