1. American children these days

annoy their parents
Only accept expensive things
Are taught to be demanding

2. Parenting books give advice to parents on

How they can become more independent
How they can learn to say "no"
How they can make their children's lives miserable


3. When these spoiled children become adults,

They don't know how to manage on their own
Their parents insist that they leave immediately
They move to college campuses

4. Parents worry that

Their choices will ruin their children's lives
They are doing too much for their children
Their children will hate them

5. It is suggested that

Parents should always follow their instincts
Parents should never doubt their choices
Parents should occasionally ignore their offspring