While parents today tend to coddle and praise their kids for the bare minimum, parents in the 60s and 70s refused to spoil their children in the 11 ways that make kids soft today.

Feeling overly pampered as a child might have seemed like a dream come true back in the day, but it can shape some less-than-ideal adult behaviors. If you were constantly indulged, chances are certain ...

You’re standing in the checkout line at the store when your son grabs a “Frozen 2” stuffed animal. “Mommy, can I get this Olaf doll? I really, really want it!” When you tell him no, he yells “I hate ...

You've heard it all before: only children are spoiled monsters who get everything they want. If they don't, they'll cry until others finally give in. They're also inherently selfish, self-obsessed, ...

You’re standing in the checkout line at the store when your son grabs a “Frozen 2” stuffed animal. “Mommy, can I get this Olaf doll? I really, really want it!” When you tell him no, he yells “I hate ...

High earners can give their children a lifestyle that few families can afford, but giving your child too many things may cause them to be spoiled. Families that earn more can spoil their children more ...

The latest spate of parenting books reflects what one writer calls "the nagging sense we haven't raised our children to be competent." On this archived edition of To the Point, is it just the ...