Why Is My Teen So Entitled? The Truth About Teaching Gratitude

Why Is My Teen So Entitled? The Truth About Teaching Gratitude

March 3, 2026 · 17 min · Season 7 · Episode 275

About this episode

Dr. Cam discusses the reasons behind teen entitlement and offers strategies to foster gratitude.

Is your teen acting entitled or ungrateful no matter how much you give? In this episode, Dr. Cam explains the developmental science behind teen self-focus and shares practical, research-backed strategies to build real gratitude without lectures, guilt, or power struggles.

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