Entitled.

I've been hearing the word entitled bandied about a lot lately.  First off, I want to go on the record as stating that it is my firm belief that if you would live your life feeling that you are entitled to nothing then contentment is sure to follow.

Let's talk about where I have heard this lovely little word that is now on my least favorite words list almost topping infested but not quite.

1. I hear it in the news.  I hear people talking about how because we pay taxes we are entitled to this or that.  Sure, you can think that way but I can guaran-dang-tee you that you will never be fully satisfied with the way your tax dollars are being spent.  I would also go as far to say that if you were allowed to see how your hard earned money is being wasted a lot of the time you would throw up.  You can't look at it that way, you will drive yourself crazy.  It's just like the electric bill or the water bill, you just have to pay it.  Now sure , there are ways that you can not pay as much by turning off lights or taking only 20 second showers but for the most part it is what it is.  There have always been taxes they are there to fund programs that we need for safety, education, and well-being.  If you are concerned as to how those funds are being spent then by all means please become an educated voter or run for office but don't go around complaining about how you should be receiving more for your tax dollars because that is a mute point.

2. My children go to a private school.  People pay a lot of their hard earned money for their kids to go there.  I get it.  This is our 8th year there and we have 2 kids.  It is often a topic of conversation between my husband and I as to if we are making the right choice.  We feel that it is.  What I hate to hear is "I pay a lot of money to go to this school!"  Yes, we all do!  I especially hate it when it is in reference to why they don't want to follow the rules.  I shouldn't have to sit in a pick up line I pay a lot for my kids to go here!!  I pay a lot for my kids to go here why do I have to wait to hear which teacher they got?  It drives me insane!!  Rules are put into place so that there will not be anarchy.  When you are trying to organize 1,000 + students and their parents all at the same time there has to be some sort of structured process or it is not going to flow.  If you do not like dealing with crowds then by all means homeschool.

3. My personal favorite are the people who their very existence is one of entitlement.  They need the best spot at the grocery store, they need to not have to wait in a line EVER, they need to have the best when they want it or 10 minutes before no questions asked.  I can't deal with these people.  The only thing I can even think to say is that their mamas didn't raise them right.  I can only assume that these are the little boys and girls who never did anything wrong.  Who would cry in the grocery store to get what they want and were never told no.  I'm sorry but there is probably no hope for these people and all I can suggest is avoid them like the plague.

I'm not really sure where to leave you with this post.  Live your life as if every single thing is more than you deserved and I can guarantee that you will be happy.