Spoilt children

What's the definition of spoilt? Seems to be used by people who are jealous of rich families

This is true! Spoilt children can be from any background imo. E.g. A child from a less economically stable family who demands everything from their parents.

True. I was very spoilt financially.

Did you 'ask' to be spoilt or were you just given everything?

What's the definition of spoilt? Seems to be used by people who are jealous of rich families

A child from a rich family "being spoilt financially" is not actually "being spoilt" in my opinion.
For me, being spoilt is when a child does not appreciate what they have, have no gratitude, expect special treatment or to receive gifts for no reason, etc.

I don't think this is a trait just for only children though. Lots of only children are brought up properly, so that they appreciate what they have and don't turn into brats. Just as lots of children who have siblings are not.

To answer the question, I have no idea why some parents defend making their children spoilt, as if it's a good thing to do for them.
Yes, looking after your children emotionally and financially is important. It's important that they have everything that they need, it's important that they feel loved and wanted, and it's important for them to get "treats" sometimes... But it is also important to teach them discipline, and to not expect to be given things when they haven't earnt them. It's important to teach them to appreciate what they have, to appreciate what people do for them, and to teach them to have empathy for others and want to help.
Also, they need to be taught to be independent and self-sufficient to a certain extent. Needing constant attention and not being able to be okay in their own company sometimes is a bad trait, and isn't going to set them up well for life.

It's difficult to define but I'd say kids who get everything they want and always get their way regardless of how much they deserve it. People often think of parents buying sweets because their kid has a tantrum and scream about it but it obviously applies to other things.

But being fortunate enough to get what you want isn't a bad thing. Seems like jealousy

But being fortunate enough to get what you want isn't a bad thing. Seems like jealousy

I think that's different. Richer parents will get their kids more expensive stuff than others do. But most rich parents still wouldn't buy absolutely everything their kid demanded from them.

I have to agree with the poster a few posts above who said this:
"For me, being spoilt is when a child does not appreciate what they have, have no gratitude, expect special treatment or to receive gifts for no reason, etc."

Getting what you want is fine as long as there is discipline involved too when you've done something wrong (or at least the expectation that you will be disciplined).

I was given money and other things to compensate for things that were done.

Sorry for asking lots of questions! Are you happy with that happening or do you wish that you weren't 'spoilt'?

Well I'm obviously grateful.