These kids were given the message their desires and needs did not matter, and in turn, this evolved into anger and bitterness. As adults, when similar emotional pain erupts that causes the inner child to scream, “my needs don’t matter,” the entitlement wheel starts in motion.

your child’s behavior is almost always an attempt to meet a perceived need, such as getting your attention, getting information (What happens if I do this?), or creative engagement (This would be fun to do).