Now, we’re really going out of our way to make our young folks self-absorbed.

If you haven’t seen the New York Times article on health spas for toddlers, here it is.  No kidding.

Let’s be honest – the best gift we can give our children is to get their attention off themselves and onto someone else.

Cellphones for children, really?  That’s peer pressure in lieu of real parenting.

Unrestricted screen time?  Not a gift.  We’re hurting them.

Being on our phones when we’re in their company – well, what do you expect? You’re raising a narcissist.

Children have the highest rate of attention deficit and depression now than in any previous era.

When we learn – and teach by our actions – that redirecting attention to others is more fulfilling, we’re also teaching gratitude.

Unbelievable self-absorption such as manicures and a ride in a health spa limo (you’ll see the picture in the story above) starts as a curiosity and becomes a standard.

Nip it now.

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