Parents have so much to do with how much their kids are affected by “affluenza,” as Clark calls it. Affluenza is the disease Clark thinks kids contract when they’re spoiled by parents, whether rich or poor. It’s more than just a parent’s influence however, Clark read recently that retailers are now displaying décor for dorm rooms on college campuses in an effort to get teens to spruce up their rooms and spend money. In fact, Bed, Bath and Beyond has a line called “Dorm Décor” that they sell specifically for college dorm rooms. Linens & Things is also in on the game. To Clark, decorating for dorms is another sign of unhealthy affluenza. When your kids finish school, they’re going to be struggling to pay bills. So, when you set in motion the idea that you can “just buy” something, your kids are in for a rude awakening when they discover that things don’t work that way. You may think you’re just being good to your kids if you provide them with this kind of treat. But it’s really not good for them in the long run. Don't starve them of everything, but don't give them everything either.