Our society has demonstrated an ever-increasing knack for celebrating the smallest of our children’s milestones.  We tell our kids so often how great they are – for everyday behavior that should be expected.  We have parties to acknowledge moments in their lives that in any other culture wouldn’t merit a piece of congratulatory candy. Admittedly, there are times when I find this coddling absolutely intolerable.  We’re raising a generation of entitled children who don’t realize that praise should be truly earned and not simply bestowed in response to successfully walking in a straight line.

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