9 habits you probably have as an adult if you were spoiled as a child
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by Lucas Graham
4 weeks ago
Growing up spoiled — it’s a label many of us might shy away from, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing.
It’s about understanding how our upbringing influences our behavior and habits as adults.
According to psychology, being spoiled as a child can manifest itself in various ways throughout our adult life.
But how can you tell if your childhood spoiling has left its imprint on your current habits?
Well, there are certain patterns that might just give it away and in this article, I’m going to reveal X of them.
So, let’s delve into these intriguing habits you probably have as an adult if you grew up enjoying the luxury of being overly indulged. This might just offer you the opportunity to better understand yourself and possibly chart a path to personal growth.
1) You have a high expectation of entitlement
In the grand scheme of adult behaviors, the sense of entitlement stands out like a sore thumb.
Interestingly enough, it’s a common trait among those who were spoiled as children.
But let’s break that down a bit.
Having a high expectation of entitlement doesn’t necessarily mean you’re selfish or self-centered. It simply means you’re accustomed to getting what you want, when you want it.
You might find yourself expecting things to go your way, and feeling genuinely thrown off when they don’t.
While this could be seen as a negative, it isn’t always so. This trait can also drive your ambition and push you to strive for the best in life.
However, checking this sense of entitlement is crucial in maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring you’re not stepping on any toes.
So if you notice yourself often having this high expectation, it’s possibly an echo from your spoilt childhood.
2) Difficulty dealing with rejection
Rejection – it’s a bitter pill to swallow for anyone.
But for those who grew up spoiled, it may be even more challenging.
Let’s dive into this a bit.
When rejection comes your way, it might feel like a personal attack. You’re not used to hearing ‘no’, and suddenly, you’re facing this unfamiliar and uncomfortable situation.
Psychology has a term for this: Rejection Sensitivity. It’s a common concept and it refers to the tendency to ‘expect, readily perceive, and overreact’ to rejection.
Now, here’s the interesting part.
Rejection Sensitivity doesn’t just stem from being spoiled as a child. It can also arise from experiences of early parental neglect or peer rejection.
However, if you find yourself struggling with rejection more than others, it could be a sign that your upbringing has left its mark.
3) Exceptional resilience
Now, this might come as a surprise, since we just talked about difficulty with rejection.
But here’s the twist.
Being spoiled as a child doesn’t always lead to negative traits. In fact, it can often result in exceptional resilience.
How so?
Well, if you were spoiled as a child, you were likely given ample resources, attention, and support. This could have fostered a sense of security and confidence in your abilities.
And this confidence? It can translate into resilience.
When faced with obstacles or setbacks, you’re more likely to bounce back because you believe in your ability to overcome these challenges.
Sure, rejection might sting a little more for you, but once that initial sting subsides, you’re back on your feet before anyone else.
This resilience is a testament to your spoilt childhood and the confidence it instilled in you.
4) A need for constant validation
Ever find yourself seeking approval from others more often than you’d like to admit?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s a common trait among adults who were spoiled as children.
As a child, if you were continually praised and given attention, you might have developed a habit of seeking validation. This is because your self-worth was frequently reinforced by external sources, leading to a dependence on others for affirmation.
Now, as an adult, you might find yourself constantly looking for that same level of approval – in your work, your relationships, and your personal accomplishments.
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……Hyena people and loyal friends
There are plenty of human hyenas, too. Now, why DID God create the hyena? Had He and Mrs. God just had an argument, and He was bent out of shape?
A good meme:
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….Unplug and re-set?
Unplug with a rope!
I lived for 18 years in Washington DC, and what I realized was that it was not just “corrupt.”
Yes, there will always be people who lust for wealth, fame, power, a trophy wife or husband, the big car and house, etc. No, there are also much worse people — organized satanists and pedophiles, and this explains Jeffrey Epstein and why not one of the VIPs who flew to his Orgy Island has been arrested. Not ONE! Nor is there any proof Epstein is really dead. Oh, I see, all the cameras in his cell were on the fritz that day. Anyone can lie still on a gurney like him for 20 seconds for a still photo and play “dead man.” …..
We have to “unplug” these PSYCHOPATHS, these billionaires who are insanely evil and highly organized, sticking together to shield themselves from our wrath!
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I left a comment on social media in which I said that twice a comment I left on You Tube, a comment that was fully protected by the First Amendment, was deleted on the grounds that it was Hate Speech; and this implied that the loyalty of You Tube was directed to some country other than America.
And, guess what? This comment was deleted on the grounds that it was Hate Speech! And I was forbidden to make comments for one day.
Free speech, along with the dignity of the Individual in a general way, is absent in Jewish culture, which is concerned essentially with the welfare of the Jewish nation, not Jewish individuals. It follows that Jews should not be deciding what speech is permissible in American social media. Moreover, the concept “hate speech” has no basis in the Constitution and is a Jewish invention.
Yes, and it is the ultimate in accusatory inversion for the world’s worst haters to accuse their victims of hate…or as the phrase goes, “blaming the victim.” That takes chutzpah, but the jews never run dry on that one.