You are not a unique Snowflake

I know this is supposed to be RandomHaHa but here is a link to an article to a subject matter that really grinds my gears:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122455219391652725.html

In retrospect of my childhood; I am really glad my parents beat my ass when I did something wrong. I am even glad that they beat my ass when I didn't do anything wrong, just for good measure. It made me a stronger person and taught me to be responsible for my actions, work hard for everything, and that nothing comes easy. It's fine if you put in the time and effort to demand what you want. But to come into a situation where you offer nothing and think you are special because your mom told you so is ridiculous. The corporations are not sinless and are also partly to blame, I won't deny that. For example, they expect loyalty from their employees when they would, just as readily, cut ties with loyal employees. So yes, if you actually do deserve better and you aren't getting compensated for your worth, demand it. But it is not your birthright.

The main thing in the article that pisses me off is the coddling parents give. I have seen and heard many instances of when kids or young adults do something wrong and do not take responsibility for their own actions. It's always someone else's fault. I have read things on how parents go to job interviews with their kids or call the company and bitch if their child doesn't get the the job. Or blame a company for their child getting injured because their child shoots themselves with a bebe gun. Hey...did you ever consider that maybe your kid is just stupid? Or maybe you are just a bad parent.

Pfft spoiled kids. Do you know what my mom said when I brought home report cards with all A's and one B? "WTF? What the hell is a B? Go find a stick that I can beat you with! And you better not pick anything out that is too small." (Translated from Korean)

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