‘We should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for’
An entitlement mentality is a state of mind in which an individual believes that privileges are rights and should be expected as a matter of course.
I have observed this issue among the people living in high-risk communities in Cape Town, South Africa. This mindset is particularly prevalent among young adults, who seem to overlook the hardships and sacrifices their parents endure to provide for them. The influx of American-style brands like Jordans and Nike to the Cape Flats has become a significant trend among many young people whose parents are still living below the poverty line. Young adults throwing tantrums when they don’t get what they want only teaches our younger generation to be ‘dependent’ rather than ‘independent’. I strongly believe that many of our poor parents are to blame for this lack of foresight. It’s important to remember that our future will be shaped by our younger generation.
Are we teaching our young adults to have a sense of responsibility?
“As we grew older, some of us learned to wait our turn, be patient, and show consideration for others. However, some of us didn’t. Through my personal experience, I have observed that many young adults in high-risk communities throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want in less mature and sophisticated ways. They continue to demand their fair share from others, even resorting to robbing and stealing from those who are financially struggling. What kind of generation have we nurtured in our communities? Expecting special treatment from society puts us all at a disadvantage, as no boundaries have been set, thus giving power to social causes of crime and delinquency among young adults. Are our parents to blame for this lack of foresight? In my opinion, having a sense of entitlement mentality can be destructive, as it often harms the people around us, indirectly affecting us in the long term. We need to be extra careful not to feed into this mentality, because if parents are unable to meet their kids’ needs, high demands, and desires, chaos will ensue.
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Now, you may be wondering, ‘Is there a solution to all of this?’ Like anything in life, there is a spectrum, and many people might not agree with what has been shared in this blog. However, I believe that we have experienced imposing unrealistic demands on our family, children, friends, acquaintances, lovers, and society as a whole, and we tend to unconsciously teach our kids the same. If we don’t try to break this vicious cycle of entitlement mentality, we lose our power to advance as a people. It is also important to remember that most of us suffer from a sense of entitlement complexes that we can rid ourselves of only if we realize our worth and value as individuals. Let’s begin to plant the seed!”
‘We Reap what we Sow.’
You eventually have to face up to the consequences of your actions. Let us try and nurture a generation of ‘independent’ young adults that uderstand the power in setting goals for themselves and work hard at achieving it. Work for what you want and personal growth and authenticity inflates in your life – that is the true essence for our existence. WE ARE WORTH MORE!
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