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Spoiled child syndrome.

B J McIntosh1

  • 1Family Practice Residency Program, St Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida 32205.

Pediatrics
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Spoiled child syndrome involves self-centered behavior from inconsistent parenting limits. Pediatricians can help distinguish true spoiling from normal behaviors and offer guidance for prevention and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Parental concerns about "spoiling" children are common.
  • The term "spoiled" is often poorly defined and can be derogatory.
  • Pediatricians may avoid the term, hindering communication with parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Define "spoiled child syndrome" clearly.
  • Differentiate spoiling from other difficult childhood behaviors.
  • Provide guidance for pediatricians on addressing parental concerns.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and clinical experience synthesis.
  • Behavioral pattern analysis.
  • Etiological framework development for child behavior.

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Main Results:

  • Spoiled child syndrome is defined by excessive self-centered and immature behavior.
  • This behavior results from inconsistent parental limit-setting.
  • Many concerning behaviors are age-related, stress-induced, or innate, not spoiling.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians should clarify the definition of spoiling.
  • Distinguishing true spoiling from other behaviors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Behavior modification techniques are recommended for prevention and treatment of spoiled child syndrome.