Entitlement:

Entitlement is the belief in deserving special treatment without cause or reason, even at the expense of another. It’s visible in narcissism: the impatient person who feels no need to wait in line or the person who sits uninvited in the “reserved” area. Entitlement’s a taught characteristic, not a trait we’re born with, like introversion/extraversion. Parents model and reinforce this behavior in their children by not correcting them when they act entitled or by not teaching them to regulate their emotions when they don’t get their way. Entitlement is also instilled when everyone receives a trophy regardless of their team winning—creating a false expectation for special treatment, celebration, and recognition. As entitled children age, they may expect to always receive an A or a high evaluation, despite not excelling—arguing they tried. Without learning to regulate and tolerate disappointment, they’ll be unable to tolerate being told “no” or not getting recognized, promoted, or receiving constructive criticism. Entitlement expressed as self-righteous narcissism involves the convenient use of morality where rules do not apply to them—and their view of the world is correct.