Barnaby was too busy scrolling on his phone to notice the sudden quiet. He didn't notice the other students shivering. He only looked up when he saw his breath fog in the air.

Do you recognize someone (or yourself) in this article? Share your story in the comments. And remember: The freeze will pass. But only if you let it.

In some discussions, a "spoiled" child's behavior is viewed as a lack of coping skills rather than innate "badness". This can lead to a freeze response —becoming overwhelmed and mentally checking out—when faced with pressure or frustration they haven't learned to navigate.

But the world isn't the same. The monsters are back, the "Players" of the new generation are soft, and Jun-ho is back at Level 1. Why the "Spoiled" Title?