Kids Got Privilege—and They’re Alright - Readwise Highlights

Metadata

  • Author: Reena Kapoor
  • Full Title: Kids Got Privilege—and They’re Alright
  • Category: articles
  • Summary: Parents should teach gratitude to their children without making them feel guilty about their privileges. Constantly reminding kids of their good fortune can lead to misplaced guilt and unfulfilling life choices. Instead, we should encourage them to be grateful and generous without the burden of undeserved guilt.
  • URL: https://arrivalsanddepartures.substack.com/p/kids-got-privilegeits-a-good-thing

Highlights

  • society doesn’t need yet another human stuck in work they despise, out of a sense of guilt to shut up the voice in their head telling them they’re not worthy. This only creates unfulfilled people. The world instead needs more intrinsically motivated people able to have, create and give joy. (View Highlight)