Parent to Parent: Spoiling

These kids seem to have everything: video games and toys, but their parents worry they don't appreciate what they have.

Lourdes Barrene, mom
"I don't think that they appreciate what they have because it comes kind of easy to them. If they get a new game for their game system of any sort, and it gets lost, there is no effort in looking for it because they assume it's going to be replaced by something else or another one."

Experts say spoiling a child can lead to problems down the road.

Dr. Valerie Goode, parenting expert
"They're going to think that everything should come their way. So the first time they receive an F, they're going to come to you, and they're going to want you to get them out of it."

So what do you do first? Set ground rules for your kids about what you are going to buy and when.

A warning up front to parents, the kids are going to fight it.

Dr. Valerie Goode, parenting expert
"Let them cry, but don't give in. If you keep giving in, they're going to get better at their temper tantrums, so you don't want to keep giving in."

Next, this is a big one, let them know if something gets lost or broken it's gone and not replaced.

Dr. Valerie Goode, parenting expert
"If something breaks, you don't run out and buy something brand new. It doesn't make any sense to do that."

Finally, give your child the one thing they want more than anything else does, time does with you.

Experts say a good indicator that your kids are spoiled is that other kids don't want to play with them because they don't share.

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