Spoiled to the Point of No Return

I remember being a counselor at summer camp. The first lesson they taught us was: Are we the camper's friend or counselor. If we were the camper's counselor we could control the group. If we were attempting to be their friend, we would eventually find ourselves being walked on and fail miserably. Being a camp counselor was a great prerequisite to being a parent.  

Here's an excerpt  from a an article that demonstrates this specific challenge to parenting

There is a silent tragedy developing right now, in our homes, and it concerns our most precious jewels - our children. Through my work with hundreds of children and families as an occupational therapist, I have witnessed this tragedy unfolding right in front of my eyes. Our children are in a devastating emotional state!

To read the full article go to: The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today's Children