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Why I'm Not Ashamed Of Being 'Spoiled'

And you shouldn't be either.

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The definition of spoiled according to the dictionary, means "toimpair,damage,orharmthecharacterornatureofsomeone by unwisetreatment,excessiveindulgence." What I am confused about is why, if you are given everything you need and maybe a little more a bad thing? But if you aren't given everything you need that is also bad. It seems like a lose-lose situation for everyone then.

Being spoiled doesn’t make me lazy, stuck up, stupid, naïve, sheltered, a princess or any of the other names I have been called. I am not writing this to sound like a stuck up little brat because I’m the furthest thing from that. I’m writing this because I am sick of people talking down about me because my parents take care of me. People tell me all the time that I should be ashamed that my parents just hand me everything. But why? I have everything I need in life to survive and live a prosperous life, why is that not OK? I will never understand why being spoiled is looked down upon. I am very grateful for my parents and all that they do for me. I shouldn’t have to feel ashamed for the lifestyle I was given.

My parents not only support me but they are giving me so many opportunities in life at the same time. They are giving me the opportunity to live my college life to the fullest and not be slaving at some minimum wage job every day after class. That being said, yes I do have a minimum wage job, but no I don’t need it. My parents have always told me that school comes first and if I want to quit said job I can.

I’m grateful that I don’t have to worry about paying for my sorority dues or how I am going to pay for gas that week. Also, that I was given my first car and not have to stress about the upkeep of it. My parents have also made sure I had all the clothes I wanted and was always able to do anything my heart desired. I shouldn’t have to feel ashamed of that.

I am blessed that my parents are paying for me to get an education so I can give the same lifestyle I have had to my kids someday. When I graduate from college I can proudly say that I worked hard for my degree and my parents can say the same thing. We as a team put that diploma in my hand and together we can share every accomplishment that comes from that. I am proud that I can share that with my parents.

I have absolutely no problem admitting that I am spoiled, but I do have a problem when people start to think less of me for it. Numerous of times I have been told “I’m happy my parents make me work for everything it makes me responsible and teaches me the value of a dollar.” The value of a dollar is $1 duh.

I’m responsible too. Maybe I didn’t learn my responsibility the same way you did or have as much as you. But I am perfectly okay with that.

Also, if your parents offered to spoil you, would you really say no? Didn’t think so.

I know that not everyone has been given the life I have so I don’t rub it in anyone’s face or act better than them because I’m not. I get that everyone’s life is different and some people don’t have the opportunity I have had. I have a huge amount of respect for kids my age who are putting themselves through school and supporting themselves completely. I honestly don’t know how some have multiple jobs and still manage to keep their grades up. Major props to you. But don’t sit there and tell me your happy with working those multiple jobs and that you would say no if your parents offered to pay for your education.

Now I know if I wasn't given the life I have by my parents, I would still be happy and successful in life. I understand that I wouldn't be able to do everything I do or own everything I have and I'm okay with that.

My parent’s chose to spend their money the way they do just like your parents have. So why if your parents chose to not spend their money on you make you any better than me?

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