A few random observations:
Mike T made an interesting post about how his daughters would not be raised to be “princesses.” I have some good friends who are raising a daughter who is 8 years old and totally into the whole “princess” routine, from the clothes she wears to the kids’ books she reads. I am aghast to think of the marital nightmare this child will eventually become, but, of course, I have to keep my trap shut. And it’s the wife who buys all this stuff for her…’nuff said.
Entitlement: That mentality can apply toward women and men quite comfortably. Some men feel it is their God-given right to expect a 5-star dinner ready for them as soon as they return, after getting the daily cocktail served by wifey wrapped in whatever he wants her to wear. The entitlement mentality is fostered in childhood. See point above re princesses. When I was in Saudi, little Arab boys are raised in an entitlement atmosphere that would scare the fur off a grizzly bear!
Final note: maintenance factor. Women (and men) are often rated according to high- or low-maintenance. I wonder what it says about a person who is high-maintenance. Having met a number of women…and a couple guys who would never admit it…I resolved long ago to run away at warp speed from anybody who is “high-maintenance.” I wonder how this mentality or behavior manages to survive. It does not reflect well upon a person’s character.
