Sixteen-year-old Ethan Couch is sentenced to ten years of probation after stealing beer from Wal-Mart, driving with three times his blood-alcohol level legal, with six passengers, and then killing four people in a car accident. He pleaded guilty, arguing that his affluent, limitless upbringing meant his "wealth" prevented him from discerning right and wrong. Many are enraged that this teenager is able to get away with these unforgivable actions because of the resources his family has. The Couches were able to afford an excellent lawyer who helped Ethan let go easily. There should be justice in this country, uninfluenced by wealth and privilege. Four people died in this tragedy, a lady with a flat tire and three "good Samaritans" who came to help. They all died that day, and one of Couch's passengers is paralyzed and unable to speak, while the others are seriously injured. This sad story is a real example of the false sense of entitlement that young people have today. Governor Chris Christie believes that “Today, the greatest challenge we face is the one we present ourselves. Don't become a nation that puts rights before results. Don't become a country that puts comfortable lies before difficult truths." This statement perfectly sums up what the United States is facing today. In today's society, young people have a sense of entitlement; they believe they are special and should be treated accordingly. This is caused by the parenting style they were raised with, as well as the constant positive reinforcement they received throughout school. Parents have protected their children and choose to intervene in their children's lives instead of making them learn to manage... middle of paper... A framework for." MNCAT. Np, 2012. Web. November 19, 2013. Trzesniewski , Kali H., M. Brent Donnellan, and Richard W. Robins "Do Today's Youth Really Think They're That Extraordinary?: An Examination of Secular Trends in Narcissism and Self-Enhancement." Print.Twenge, Jean M. Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Empowered, and Unhappier Than Ever to narcissism: but enough about me... what do you think about Me? We think we can spot a narcissist: the cartoonish self-centeredness, the ironclad sense of pride and entitlement. Scratch the surface, though, and you'll find surprises: seductive charm, charisma, and radical insecurity. " Psychology COllection Infotrac. Gale Cengage Learning, January 2006. Web. November 26. 2013