Princesses Syndrome

張貼日期：May 14, 2013 1:54:56 PM

Princesses Syndrome

Tiffany Yang

Princesses Syndrome (公主病) is used to describe spoilt women, especially teenagers, with symptoms like being self-centered, self-indulgent, and eager to be a princess. The term originates from South Korea, and becomes popular in Hong Kong. According to my observation, Princesses Syndrome may affect teenagers on three aspects: lifestyle, personality, and relationship.

This kind of women thinks highly of material life, and they like to live a comfortable life. Nowadays most families have only one child, so parents may give their child anything they can provide. From baby to teenager, these girls live in this kind of lifestyle, so they don’t need to worry about material needs. If they want something, they just ask their parents for them. And they love to use brand name products.

Women with Princesses Syndrome are very self-centered, and they may think they are noble. Women with Princesses Syndrome may look down upon common people. They think their life is superior to others’.  Everyone should listen to them because their words are always right, which makes them have a sense of self-superiority. I have a friend with the symptom. She likes to say,“My thoughts are always right, and if there is anything wrong, it must not be my fault.”It really shocks me that she has such a terrible thought.

This kind of women may have problems in relationship. They are spoilt, and of course they may consider everyone should treat them like a princess. And they are likely to be self-willed in anything. For example, my friend with the symptom wants to eat spaghetti, but I want to have noodles. Then, she will argue with me why I cannot eat spaghetti. If I don’t follow her opinion, she may fight with me. Besides, they usually say what they want without thinking about others. Therefore, they may hurt someone’s heart unintentionally. They can treat people cruelly, but they cannot endure any humiliation. Again and again, their friends will be afraid of being with them.

Many people may think the girls with Princess Symptom are too terrible to bear, so not many people want to make friends with them. However, I think the cause of Princesses Syndrome is parents. They should not spoil children too much.Parents should let children take care of themselves. I think that is the best way to reduce Princesses Symptom in teenage girls.