It would appear not.
At least according to this article published on Time online (found thanks to @ecotoys). Research indicates that responding quickly, instinctively and gently to our baby and young childrens needs develops both their moral and prosocial behaviours, such as the development of empathy and conscience. I particularly liked this quote;
On the other hand, giving a child everything that they want can have truly deleterious effects.
This is something that the "spare the rod, spoil the child" crowd would do well to acknowledge.
Great post, Christie.
The Single Dad Laughing post is a good reminder that we're right