The spoiled child mode is a part of you that is used to getting whatever you want and whenever you want.
When this mode is activated, you may act selfishly, entitled, or unreasonably demanding without appreciating the value of what you have or the effort of others. For example, a person who was overindulged or pampered by their caregivers may act out in a spoiled way when they feel deprived, bored, frustrated, or rejected as an adult.
Spoiled children can have problems in their social, emotional, and academic development. They may have trouble forming healthy relationships, expressing empathy, managing emotions, or achieving goals. They may also face challenges in adapting to different situations, environments, coping with disappointments or expectations.
However, these problems are not inevitable and can be prevented or corrected. The goal of schema therapy is to help the person identify and modify their spoiled child mode and replace it with a healthy adult mode. The healthy adult mode is able to balance the needs and desires of the self and others, regulate emotions and impulses, and cope with stress and challenges in a constructive way.
