ABCnews retrofits the spoiled child.
Ann Pleshette Murphy writes (excerpt):
It is never too late to start on the road to unspoiling a child. To help Blake’s parents, Good Morning America gave a series of suggestions.
1. Substitute Time for Toys: . . . [W]hat children crave most is attention from their parents. . . .
2. Involve the Whole Family: . . . [E]ncourage [family members] to plan an activity, such as reading, instead [of buying toys].
3. Set Clear Limits: . . . [T]he time to say “no” is before entering the store. . . .
4. Recommended Reading: Here are some books that deal with spoiled children.
Too Much of a Good Thing: Raising Children of Character in an Indulgent Age, by Dan Kindlon
Spoiling Childhood: How Well-Meaning Parents Are Giving Children Too Much — But Not What They Need, by Diane Ehrensaft
Loving Without Spoiling, by Nancy Samalin