The "silver-spoon" syndrome in the super rich: the pathologic linkage of affluence and narcissism in family systems.

Narcissism often aligns with an affluent lifestyle to become a multigenerational affliction. This article describes the usual presenting symptoms, case backgrounds, and classic narcissistic defense of the silver-spoon syndrome. It suggests that in contrast to individual therapy, family therapy offers the opportunity to key in members to each others' ego state.