use your imagination, don't expect other people to spoon feed you your entertainment every minute of the day. being bored occasionally is good! It's thinking time.
Respect others and their needs, don't just think of yourself or do what you like without thought of the impact on others.
otherwise, as others have said really. Be independent and creative, don't be afraid to try new things. As a parent it's hard but I try not to let my insecurities impact on my kids. I try and let them be children, explore and play, but hopefully watched closely enough I can step in without it all going horribly wrong without looking as though I am watching them!
Children need parents to be parents, not their friend. They've got friends their own age. Get friends your own age if you need friends!
In my job I tend to come across a lot of societies problems. Most stem from lack of discipline and guidance and a lack of respect or understanding for the needs of others.
Smacking your children is legal in this country (within certain boundaries), but be consistent so they know, when they cross a certain boundary that's it. Random and inconsistent discipline just confuses them. Set boundaries and stick to them, if that means they're rolling on the floor screaming in Tesco, so be it, don't give in!!
As a society we seem to have lost sight of the difference between discipline and abuse, which will be to the detriment of society in the future. We are already seeing the effects of this now.