I need 40 people over 18yrs old to take this survey about spoiled children, please.?

Age: 35 to 45 To me a child is spoiled when they are completely unruly and do not listen to their parents. I was spoiled until age 11 when my Mom died. So Yes No I do not resent others for being spoiled And yes after my Mom died, my Father was very hard on me but it has turned out to be a benefit some ways and a hindrance in others. My Father set T. V. limits, only two hours a week with preapproved programs. I also was only allowed 3 phone calls 10 minutes each a day. I was not allowed to go on a date more than once a week and could not date a boy my Father hadn't met or didn't approve of. I was not allowed to spend the night with a girl friend unless my Father spoke to one of their parents. I had an 11:00 curfew on weekends and 10:00 curfew on week nights but rarely ever went out on week nights Was not given excessive amounts of anything, even though we could afford it, I was not allowed to wear stylish clothes. I only got money for lunch and school things, nothing else. I was not allowed to get a job. I was not allowed to drive. I was a step parent with full custody and raised the children full time. No, I didn't spoil my children, I was too much like my Dad. The negative effects of this are that they haven't contacted me in about 8 years.

Age 26-34 Location: Montana In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: Giving material things to your children without making them earn and appreciate them. Also, lack of discipline and respect constitutes being spoiled in my book. Do you think you were spoiled as a child? No If no, do you resent people that were spoiled? No because I have more appreciation and respect for things as an adult then a lot of people my age that were spoiled. Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? Absolutely! Do you think that you have benefited from not being spoiled? Definitely If yes please indicate which of the following things your parents did: N/A If you were spoiled do you think it has affected you as an adult? N/A If yes how? N/A Are you a parent? Yes If yes, do you think you spoil your children? No If yes, in what ways N/A Do you see any negative effects from this? N/A

I am 33 yrs old. Location: Pennsylvania In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: To me, spoiling means showering your child with gifts they do not need, but sometimes want. Usually you spoil a child BEFORE he/ she can even ask for anything. Parents tend to do this to show their love. Do you think you were spoiled as a child? Yes, I beieve I was 150% If no, do you resent people that were spoiled? n/a Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? n/a Do you think that you have benefited from not being spoiled? n/a If yes please indicate which of the following things your parents did: Set little or no limits on T.V or other activities I watched tv and was pretty much allowed to do all activities as long as I obeyed the household rules. Gave no curfew. I had a curfew Were given excessive toys/clothes/other things. I was showered with all the above and more BUT I was always thankful and told them that. Were given money freely with little limits on amount. I was given an allowance plus sometimes money for special events. Were allowed to do whatever you pleased. Within limits. If I was caught breaking their 'rules' I was grounded. Other (please indicate any other reasons you believe you were spoiled) Oh geez... Birthdays I got 4-wheelers, dirtbikes, a swimming pool, televisions, a car, MASSIVE parties... My parents thought BIG when they did anything. If you were spoiled do you think it has affected you as an adult? Yes. If yes how? To a point. I lived a certain way as a child that I can not live now that I am married and we are paying our own way. I would love to give my children the things I had as a child, but this is impossible for us. It bothers me at times. Are you a parent? Yes If yes, do you think you spoil your children? I spoil my son with what I can afford. I would love to rope the moon for him if I could. If yes, in what ways I buy him tons of toys and clothes. He's only two and has a full playroom, his bedroom has more than toys r us and he has a huge playgound. BUT I shop for bargins, clearances, consignment stores, yard sales. Yo just wouldn't think that seeing everything. But most stuff is bought for pennies compared to how my parents spent $$$. Do you see any negative effects from this? Not really 3 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 3 minutes ago If you are not a parent would you spoil your children? yes no In which ways would you spoil your children? If yes, what effect would you think this would have?

Age 18-21 Location: Florida In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: Getting everything you desire and not having to pull your own in the household. Do you think you were spoiled as a child? No If no, do you resent people that were spoiled? Sometimes I do. Like when they get a nice new car and I have to buy my own used one. Their attitudes are usually annoying so I’m glad I’m not like that. Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? Yes Do you think that you have benefited from not being spoiled? Yes If yes please indicate which of the following things your parents did: Set little or no limits on T.V or other activities - No Gave no curfew - Yes Were given excessive toys/clothes/other things. - No Were given money freely with little limits on amount. - No Were allowed to do whatever you pleased. - No Other (please indicate any other reasons you believe you were spoiled) Are you a parent? No If yes, do you think you spoil your children? If yes, in what ways Do you see any negative effects from this? Yes No • 5 minutes ago • - 3 days left to answer. If you are not a parent would you spoil your children? No, but they will be well taken care of. In which ways would you spoil your children? None

Being spoiled means being given everything without having to know what it means to earn it. Was never spoiled as a child, because there were to many kids in the family. I don't resent those that were spoiled, because I've seen how they grew up, and what they became as adults. I know someone in his 30's who is still being supported by his father, and it's done nothing for him other than made him dependant on his father's money. I'm glad I wasn't spoiled. It made me a better person and to give to others. Never watched much tv as a kid, mostly read books. Also did extracurricular activities like gymnastics and swimming. Had a curfew, even up to the age of 18. Had hand me downs, until I was 16, got a job and began buying my own things. Had to earn an allowance. If I did whatever I wanted, my parents would have shown me the door. I am now a parent of soon to be three. Evryone thinks I spoil my kids because I spend so much time with them. But I don't think taking them to the zoo, or to the park to do things is spoiling my kids. I probably do go overboard on toys, but they get recycled for all the kids. My oldest is pretty giving in ways that amaze me for a three year old. She likes to share her toys with other children, and she's very loving with her 18 month old sister. There are times when we go to the zoo, and when there are children there who want to feed the giraffes, but don't have the money, she'll actually offer her allowance so they can feed them. I must be doing something right..lol..

Age: **25** Location: **Arizona, USA** In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: **Getting "Everything" you want and never getting punished** Do you think you were spoiled as a child? **Yes** Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? **I am sad that I was spoiled** Do you think that you have benefited from not being spoiled? **I was spoiled** Were given excessive toys/clothes/other things. **Yes** Were given money freely with little limits on amount. **Yes** Were allowed to do whatever you pleased. **Yes** If you were spoiled do you think it has affected you as an adult? **It did for a while but I got over it** Are you a parent? **Yes** If yes, do you think you spoil your children? **NO**

In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: Being spoiled means being given things without any obligations or responsibilities (older child) being given anything you want when you want it (no waiting) being allowed to behave how you want even if it is not appropriate for the situation, being allowed to create your own rules. Do you think you were spoiled as a child? Yes No No If no, do you resent people that were spoiled? Resent? No. Do they irritate me because they expect the world to cater to them? Yes. Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? Yes Are you a parent? Yes No Yes If yes, do you think you spoil your children? I hope not. If yes, in what ways

age: 21-25 Location: San Antonio, TX In your own words describe what being spoiled means to you: Getting what you want, when you want it. Do you think you were spoiled as a child? No If no, do you resent people that were spoiled? Not at all Are you glad that you weren't spoiled? I wish I would have been a little spoiled at least sometimes. Are you a parent? Yes (well pregnant) If yes, do you think you spoil your children? I dont want them to get so spoiled that they are bratty, but yes I will spoil him sometimes. Do you see any negative effects from this? Not at all.

26-34 US Parents spoil by giving children too much material things and by not disciplining when needed. Spolied children do not respect people or property I was not spoiled I am glad I wasn't spoiled I did benefit from not being spoiled I am a parent I do not spoil my children, I teach them to be respectful of others, themselves, and property. I teach them to work for what they get or appreciate gifts (the thought not the product).