Entitled?

Are you entitled? What does ‘entitled’ really mean?

Webster’s Dictionary defines ‘entitled’ as: having a right to certain benefits or privileges. As Mark Twain put it, ‘After having saved the country, aren’t they entitled to help themselves to just as much of it as they want?’

According to Wikipedia, entitlements are typically based on principles (‘rights’), which are themselves rooted in concepts of social equality or enfranchisement. In psychology, an entitlement mentality is described as a sense of deservingness or the feeling of being owed a favor when little or nothing has been done to merit special treatment.

How do you personally understand the word ‘entitled’? The meaning of entitlement varies among individuals and society nowadays. We all believe we’re entitled to love, happiness, and success, but is this something earned or given?

Numerous definitions can be found across various websites and dictionaries, making the exploration endless. I am keen on hearing your opinion on this matter. Please feel free to share your comments and thoughts here.