Have you noticed that you typically see more of this type of behavior from females than males?  Do you think that it's because some parents are 'easier' and more indulgent on girls? Or is it bacause some people think they can bully their way into getting what they want because a vast number of people these days are afraid of confrontation?  I'm the mother to a teenage boy and if he ever even thought about acting like this he would not enjoy the consequences.  I agree with you 100% this behavior is learned at an early age.