Nobody likes to be around a selfish kid.
Let’s face it. Every child, and that includes each one of us, comes right out of the factory with a selfish streak that just won’t quit. It’s human nature. One of the first words out of our mouths at about age two is: “Mine!” Unfortunately, this “mine set” follows many of us into adulthood. Fortunately, however, we are not completely selfish, for generosity is also very much a part of human nature. Our task as parents, then, is to bring out the hidden generosity of our children through good habits—both our habits and theirs.