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It's certainly a malfunction

Submitted by Jasi on March 19, 2008 - 05:56.

It's certainly a malfunction of some sort. Probably compensating for feelings of self-doubt or uncertainty. Of course it could be part of his upbringing. My grandmother is generous beyond compare (though not to self-detriment), but we always have the opportunity and responsibility to politely decline.

I don't believe that adults can be 'spoiled' by others. If we take abuse another's generosity, we're at fault. We all have to take responsibility for our own shortcomings, I think.

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