I suppose it's human nature, and can manifest itself in some way wherever, and in whatever conditions, we live. It's certainly at the base of the culture of "victimology" we have in the West in spite of our prosperity and ease of life.

Well, I can't fix any of that. But I can more consistently and energetically encourage my children, and myself, to be so grateful for the incredibly good gifts we have, and not just material things, but gifts like love, and laughter, and especially the amazing gift of life itself. To be grateful for today.

The Apostle Paul wrote that he had learned to be content in need and in plenty. The physical circumstances of his world were not the source of his joy _ and that is exactly why he had abundant joy.

Lately I'm just becoming more mindful of working to build this sense into my kids and myself. And yes, all the while I look forward to the great day when my children are parents and I get to hear them responding to their own little ones: "Well, life isn't fair!"