[Ginger]

Dear diary.

Why do kids these days have shit handed to them? What happened to hard work pays off? I'm not talking about good grades or helping around the house when they feel it's convenient for them. Hard work is doing both of those things AND having a job, and have them put some away to move out or go to college, or something pertaining to bettering their future for themselves. Here's an idea parents: STOP DOING EVERYTHING FOR YOUR CHILDREN. Let them grow up knowing nice things don't come easy, and they'll work twice as hard and be three times as grateful for everything you hand them; Not just a one-month high of having a brand new car given to them. Some of us actually have decent enough parents who are poor enough to offer a 'congratulations now get a job' for graduating high school. Having shit given to you does not make you successful.

Sincerely,
Miranda.