I have a spoiled cousin!?

Question

My cousin is in 5th grade. He's quite smart, but really spoiled. He has a cell, PSP, PS2, XBOX, and is about to get a PS#. Isn't he a little young to have all those things. I'm quite older than him and even I don't have a cell. I get so annoyed around him because he's such a show of in front of me and my brothers. His dad just gives and gives to him. Obviosly I can't stop him. I don't want to say something mean because he'll tell his parents. Sometimes I feel like telling him off. I tell my brothers why they get so obsessed with him all the time. Like for example- "Hey you know David's getting his own PS3" all I say is "Yea thats great\'. In a completly bored voice.

Answer 1

What you have to realize is your cousin's dad is buying him things to show him he loves him, that is not a good kinda of love. It's much better to know that your parents love you and don't have to just buy you stuff to show it, more then likely his dad doesn't know how to show him that he loves him with out buying him stuff. If I were you I'd feel more sorry for him that he's not learning the true meaning of love from a parent and thank your lucky stars that you have parents that love you. Maybe talk to your mom and dad about it and see what they say, maybe they can mention something to the dad about how he needs to show love in different ways.

I do agree that only being in 5th grade is too young for most of that stuff..the cell, and you only really need one game system.

Answer 2

sounds like your jealous because you don't get the things he gets. Life is not about competitions or materielistic things. So don't compete or hate him. Your both young, later on in life when your both older/adults & have jobs. If you study hard & do good in school, you will end up with a good job & a good future making lots of money. Depending on who does better (in this case it may be you) since your 'spoiled brat cousin' is so focused on his cell phone, PSP, PS3, whatever else he's got, he's too busy showing off that his grades are starting to fail. So, forget about him. You focus on school & homework, later on you can get a job & buy your own stuff, when your an adult you can do it again, buy more stuff. Like i said, there's nothing more important than a good education & a bright future. I hate show-off's too. Don't tell him off, it's not worth it. Just don't hang around him too much anymore. find another cousin your age to kick it with.

Answer 3

In my opinion, yes he is spoiled, but really none of your business. and I mean that in good way. It is very hard to explain to other kids sometimes why other kids have something that they don't. My kids have all those things. but usually there is a reason behind it. My daughter has had a cell phone since she was 10, but because of our school system here, she has a very long walk to get home on a almost major street and I felt safer with her being able to call me since I can't always pick her up. My nephew has also had one since he was ten because his parents are divorced and the dad doesn't have a phone and his mom wanted him to be able to call her if he wanted or needed to. It's sometimes hard to judge others without knowing the full extent of everything.

Answer 4

definite he's Spoiled and he's basically 9 yrs previous.i does not take some thing with you that way you recognize it received't get broke or lost.My oldest Son had to artwork and purchase his personal telephone and pay his invoice,My Daughter is 15 and she does not have a cellular telephone yet ,if she is going someplace she takes mine or her Dad in case of an Emergency.similar is going with my 11 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous Son.My Daughter's Ipod went with the help of the washer because she did not verify her wallet,and that i did not bypass out and purchase a clean one.little ones lately desires to be extra to blame.

Answer 5

His parents are doing him no favors. Imagine 15-20 years down the line. There's you, who grew up not having everything handed to her. You know how to EARN what you have, and how to be patient waiting for it. Once you have it, you know how to appreciate it and truly enjoy it. Then you'll have HIM. Won't know how to take "No" for an answer. Feels entitled to anything and everything that strikes his fancy. Is NEVER satisfied with what he has. Cannot handle frustration in any way, shape, or form. Believe me, spoiling a child is one of the worst things you can do to them. His adult life will be miserable. You'll be strong, he'll be weak. When you feel like telling him off, just remember that down the line you're going to be SO much happier than him. Feel sorry for him.

Answer 6

well you really didn't ask a question but all you need to know is he is a kid. Children want and there is nothing that is going to change that. I think that having thing, possessions or whatever is really mundane. You should be thankful for what you have. That kid needs those things to be happy and you don't. Take satisfaction in knowing that. It gives you an atvantage in life by knowing that you will have to work for the things you want in life and not have everything handed to you. It would be nice if it could be handed to you, I know, but that is a life lesson that will help you in the long run.

Answer 7

I do to he gets all he wants he got his own computer mostly all the sims 2 games he had a PSP he gets what he wants all the time

Answer 8

you are paying too much attention on this matter and it isn't so important. you should only care about your things and how you are doing,
. cousins David are millions and they are precisely your cousins, and even when they exist they are not close to you so you can't feel upset about it. just pretend he is one of that million and ignore the situation you will feel better .

Answer 9

I bet you have prettier clothes than he does. Dress him up in them and take lots of pictures. Put them ina safe place then make him do what ever you want.

Answer 10

Remember spoiling your child is not that bad, but to make his child to earned it. Is not being spoiled.