Discuss what the shortcomings (limitations) of GDP as a measure of well-being and welfare of a nation are?

Week 2 Discussion Post2: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of output for an economy.  However, GDP does not perfectly measure well-being of a nation and its citizens’ welfare.  Discuss what GDP is and what it measures?  Discuss what the shortcomings (limitations) of GDP as a measure of well-being and welfare of a nation are?