If this is an indication, the future doesn't look too bright

[JJVP]

Unmasking ungrateful Xmas kids on Twitter
Jon Hendren collects the tweets of those who aren't happy with their Xmas gadget gifts. They make for cheery reading.

Or not.

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[Gameover]

I've got a couple of these brats in my wifes family but I try and not let them get to me. I truely believe its how these children are raised that makes them act this way. I could of given my oldest daughter a stinky sock and she would of came running "thank you daddy" with arms wide open "now I can make a sock puppet". Love your kids, spend time with your kids, teach your kids everything you can, and eat a home cooked meal around a dinner table that isn't in front of the tv!!!!

[Songbird]

Sadly, I see that attitude every day (I teach middle school). There are still some awesome kids out there but they are becoming the minority. And it's glaringly clear what the problem is after I call the parent about a behavior issue. Poor kids don't have a chance.

[jocat54]

I guess we are pretty lucky....out of 5 kids, 19 grandkids, and 2 great grandkids.......we only have one like that (grand daughter) nothing anyone ever does can please her. I just tell the wife to accept it and quit busting her rear trying to please her.

All of our 5 kids were at the table at meal time (no excuses) lots of good conversation went on then.

[Venus Pax]

Kids are individuals just like adults. I've seen grateful kids and spoiled, entitled ones.

In my early years teaching, I remember a stark contrast in two of my students. Both were children that were at poverty level at the time, receiving gifts from a charity or individual. One received a radio/CD player and complained that it wasn't the one he wanted. Another received a pair of tennis shoes and was overjoyed--he repeatedly thanked our school counselor (who brought them in for him).