Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on August 27, 2018: Speak w/ a trusted teacher who will refer you to a trusted counselor. Title says it all.. My parents only care about my grades. These are the books we're crushing on this winter, 6 valuable lessons we learned from the Frog and Toad books, The difference between young adult and new adultand why it matters, Your step-by-step schedule for the ultimate New Year's Eve, 5 holiday dessert recipes you need to start making every year, 5 things to consider in your college search, Affordable birthday gifts your bestie will love, How to *actually* get stuff done when you're tired. I have never even had a girlfriend not that I'm ugly but timid I lack social skills to approach a lady. i m 53 it took me so much time to understand why i m so nice to people why i lack self confidence why i maried a manipulator why i was never happy my mom was a narcissic manipulator and my father was always manipulated by her . what a life ! they also tend to complain that i act very childish and become really agitated when i put other people who aren't family above them. There are parents who believe that they know what is best for their children. the only way I can get an 90% is if I get 100% on the exam and science is my worst subject but "my sister did IB so I should be able to succeed in academic because I am naturally smarter than her but she works harder". They tell themselves that the child will appreciate this one day. My whole family hurt my self-esteem by using me as a work-horse. Not to even mention my life outside work. Please talk to a trusted relative. Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on August 07, 2018: Don't listen to your mother. For example, like going to school. That is how I feel but I am shy to talk about it. WHat should I do? i even developed anger issues and the second eldest also did too. They often have insanely unrealistic expectations that their offspring must be as perfect and blemish-free as possible. If your parents are not receptive to counselling, go by yourself. They're very emotionally and mentally abusive (They stopped the physical abuse once I reached 15). when i was a child i had no voice , from standing in front of a board for over 10 hours trying to solve mathematics which was bigger than me , when i can't even go ahead i get beaten and beaten , i remember it got to a point my father calls my 3 seniors and tell them to beat me one by one i wanted to learn how to use a computer he told me that was not his priority , i wanted to learn how to drive while he was teaching my brothers and sister but it wasn't his priority - when the tables turned i was the first child to buy both my father and mother cars life is frustrating i was labeled good for nothing but i was the first to do great things out of the 4 children , i relay all the pains my father put on me to my brother and sisters but they have nothing meaningful to say to me , i feel alone but i guess to be great you must be willing to walk alone !! Teach them to enjoy the process and love the commitment it takes to accomplish their dreams. Meantime, I performed exceptionally at primary school, but my mother said it was only because I had dumb kids in my year. Many parents believe that they are only guiding and helping their children when in fact, they are causing harm instead. i also struggle heavily with deadlines and stress. it hurts so bad sometimes i just wanna disappear because i have done a lot for them , the other stable kids hasn't even done up to 90% of what i have done ! I have low self esteem and an inferiority complex. I am happy with where I am at. They don't realize that children need positive reinforcement. A family counselling session is needed. They gave me a opportunity to do it up on a stage. If I protested, they would tell me I am lazy and useless and that this was the "small" price I had to pay for being taken care of. I fully understand that my own upbringing - very strict an seemingly harsh - was luxurious and easy by comparison and that stops me from feeling sorry for myself. I don't think I'd fight back if someone choked me to death. But of course my older sister and my mum constantly shout at me saying that i am going to fail all my exams, that i am hopeless and a disgrace. Parents try to discipline children for their own good. Your father is making you dependent as an exercise of his power. Question: If you know that your father was from a family of people who homicidally hounded family members to suicide by crushing their self-esteem, is it normal to continue hating such a person until old age? Since I was 20, I've been living with my grandmother who has Alzheimers. All my parents care about are grades. Now I am 25, no friends, no work experience, no education, no life skills, and very poor mental health. Then I was expected to babysit my siblings and cousins full-time. Again, parents need to check their egos and loosen up a bit. What NOT to do if you are the parent of a college student. I then became a parent while my mom went out partying and drinking. i also forgot to add i really badly wanted a phone im 14 and my cousins are younger then me and also there are some older then me i planned of what phone im going to get of coarse apple i told my mom and she said that she doesn't have enough money for it and then my cousin asked the one who is a year older then me she is getting him a phone on black friday last year my mom got phones for my aunt and one of my cousins, i remmember when my mom gets mad she tells me to die and that if i was dead it would be easier for the family and that she wouldn't have to constantly yell at me my mom says that im a disgracful peice of shit to this family, funny how all 10 describe my parents your typical asian parents also such a coincidence my mother was talking to my younger cousin over the phone she's i think 12 and im 14 and she's comparing her and my sister with me always telling my flaws to others and making a bad picture of me i feel humiliated and disgraced of myself i hate myself of who i am now i think of myself lowly now my self esteem is destroyed now no matter how much i talk back to that voice of negitivity i lose every time it proves to me that this is what I am a peice of shit and nothing more my mother never shows her love to me it was always my sister and my mother and father only care about my grades that is it i struggle with math and i stepped from a D to an B and then something happened between witch caused me to drop my grade down to a D again and they gave me a 2 hour lecture about how im nothing without my grades and that if i don't step up my grades they will send me to a hostel my hobby is art is shut down i live art and no one can stop me from doing what i love so lunch at school or secret art classes is the only time i get to do the thing i love, Amazing how all 10 describe my parent i guess that's just typical asian parent(chinese descent), all my school and university of my choice got shot down, all jobs,hobby, and things that i like to do,even if i tried taking over the family business like they themself WANTED all shot down, demanding a perfect girlfriend,all my female friend got shot down no one can stand my parent,and they demand grandkids,now i don't even want to marry or have children, i tried talking to my grandma and other relative that is "higher" in position than them,they talk to my parent,then they change for the better for about 1 week..after that they become worst than the last and how dare i talk about bad thing about them to the relative and shaming them, i tried bringing them to the psychologist,they got advice bla bla,same thing happen 1 week wonderful parent,after that they become worst and worst, i tried cutting off contact and they harping to all my relative and acquaintance of how ungrateful and bad children i am,if i really want to cut off from them i have to cut off from other family member and friend that i have or they will try to find out where i am from them and destroy my life again and again and again, oh and how super religious they are how active they are in church they are literally think themself as holyman that cannot do any wrong,smiting me for how evil i am but they are not looking at the mirror themself of how they think they are servant of god and how they really act,i even tried talking about their situation with the help of the bible i quote some verse and they smite me again about how dare i use the bible against them. now i just have depression wherever i go. But obviously, they think I am. They will always choose the path of the least resistance all through life. Instead, parents should encourage their children to develop a sense of independence and respect their authority at the same time. This man & his family are toxic. But it's not enough for them!!! I am perfectly happy with what I do. I think it is important to consider that oftentimes parents were not ideally parented themselves and deserve some empathy and understanding too. Children need praise in order to assess the positivity of their performance and to continue with such behavior. One day, you'll understand. Question: Why do my parents always compare me to my sister? Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on July 20, 2018: Are you the oldest of a large/very large family? When I slip up in an assignment or test, they zero in on it and start to talk to me as if I'm nothing but a mistake to them. How To Deal With Teenagers: How Bad Is Peer Pressure, And Can Parents Influence The Peer Group? They believe individualities are flaws that need correction. My parents are annoying and overpowering horrible people. She lives in Canada, and her parents are authoritarians. Watch popular content from the following creators: Mxc(@ventmxc), h mama(@tzomama), 11/08/21(@lostwithmarshy), ewww(@skinkycaca), my name is lani(@secretaccountt140), miles buchart(@milesnueman), DONT CALL ME CUTE I BEG U(@albedo_realwife), dump(@potatongina_00), Idk 2.0(@user266279192), cosmic (@if.ur.sad . If that doesn't pan out, seek a counselor's help. Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on April 08, 2018: Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on April 04, 2018: Get counselling or talk to a trusted relative outside of your immediate family. There is a great deal of value in recognizing when you make a mistake and then correcting it. Question: Why do my parents always scold me about my scars when I'm trying my best to remove them? Your father wants you to be subordinate to him in order to elevate his low self-esteem. In fact insecure people are the worst to have around. Answer: In families where there are 2 children or more, parents compare children. All my mom has ever done is try to help. Everything I wear, the way I look (hereditary), my choice of friends, my interests and hobbies are just wrong according to her and deserving of condemnation. I'm in my late 20's and still trying to get through life. Truth be told, I'm moderately smart but exceptionally creative and talented. Be the wide receiver you want. My mom is not as bad as my dad. Your math teacher or guidance counselor can probably recommend someone. Here are the ten things parents do that can destroy their children's self-esteem. My parents & brothers even told me I deserved to be raped & that me getting raped was 'my fault'. I believe I have come to the point of not feeling like I belong and dare I say hopeless, somehow I find consolation that others have gone through this too, I wish you all the best and we will make it out of this time together! Yeah right to my face and I was only 11or 12! However, it does quite the opposite, and many such children feel worthless. No I don't! Part of the gym is a mental component, I don't think I'd be able to do this any other way. I knew that my mam wasnt the best but I think I really understand it now. Each day, I'm taking small steps in battling my own emotions and to constantly remind myself to live life to the fullest. my mom does all this to me. and it lowers my self-esteem. Its the only thing that excites me or gives me drive. I've always been drawn to acting or maybe comedy, I wouldn't be surprised if I'd make a good bad guy. But I keep thinking back to both experiences and both they make me smile. When children enjoy learning, they become motivated to keep on learning. i want to be the wide reciever at school.mom says that i will never make it cause i knoe nothing about football. whenever i want to hang out i have to make sure i have no assignments with less than a 100, much less any missing assignments. Hard to tell what could be helpful so far. I have a stored temperdue to being suppressed and snubbed from even showing negative irritation, get blamed for everything they do or that is not of their limited paradigms, heavily criticized for not wearing what clothes they got me (out of "love") or for keeping even a 2 day stubble. But when I was on the baseball team my dad was manager my mom team mom. My family puts me down and make me feel horrible to the point where I feel like killing myself. Answer: Discuss the matter thoroughly with your parents. They are abusive & toxic. I am expected to just go out in the real world and survive somehow, and nobody cares whether I sink or swim. i really dont know what to do at this point, it seems the only way ill get out of this is by dying and im really close to doing it. They care about your grades because they want a good future for you. However, there are parents who equate mistakes with grave mortal sins. they are the only things i would care for. Dear Carol, I get a 96 she gets mad at me. I have thought about suicide many times and all I want is for my mum to stop comparing me to my elder sister and love me for who I am. Build up rather than tear down is a good strategy to employ. Bad experience.. don't believe, then she retired. Why the hell would I ever want to do this to someone else, over two decades later it can still make me sick to my stomach recalling what she did to me. Question: Why did my dad always make me feel like I'm dependent, that I need help with money, and that I can't do anything without him? Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on February 28, 2018: Mike, discuss your issue w/a trusted guidance counselor, relative, or a clergyperson. Question: My mom only cares about my grades more than me and is a control freak. My mother displayed many of these characteristics but, even if I often disliked her growing up, I could never hate her because she genuinely did believe she was acting in my best interest. Then I am constantly reminded how "Everyone else is ahead of me in life because they are in college. Emotional & Mental Health Emotional & Stress Management Relationship, Friendship & Family problems My parents never understand me! These parents maintain that they should never have to praise their offspring for things such as having good behavior, doing chores without being asked, or earning good grades. Making mistakes is an integral part of a child's learning and growth process. Parents Parents value grades over kindness, kids say in new study When your kid gets straight As, it's cause for a celebratory dinner out. Parents expect many things from their offspring, but the most valuable thing in their eyes is good grades. Doing this will allow the child to develop competence and a positive sense of self. Are good grades more important than being nice? Kids are sadistic with one another. You shouldn't have to endure such abuse from your mother & sister. The hazing at Scouts, Cadets from other kids, bizarre and inhumane. In these parents' purview, their children are incapable of doing anything for themselves. i know i do things wrong.but my self esteem is destroyes. Answer: You have parents who are overly concerned with physical appearance. Dear Sick of It, I'd keep trying until I die. Father of five-month-old who drinks and smokes excessively makes no effort to parent. Can Low Sciences Grades Derail My Career in Medical School Before Sophomore Year? You don't need such people in your life. Answer: Maybe you feel responsible for your sibling. View complete answer on consumeraffairs.com The idea in our society is "people who were sexually abused will repeat their abusers patterns to others once they go through adulthood.". There is no need to take a negative tone when speaking to a child about the mistakes they have made. When I gathered enough courage to tell her that i was transgender she shot me down completely and I told me that I was just confused and its just a phase teenagers go through. Really I'd put my soul in it. Instead of pointing out their flaws, help them develop their positive characteristics. My heart rips itself apart going through the thought. Such as overspending? There is an old saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. How can I explain them that we are modern teenagers that want to have fun! This is wrong as each child is unique. What iconic squad matches you and your besties? really, a lot of things are wrong with me because of my parents. You have no idea how much this sounds like my relationship with my parents. It costs quality money to get quality help. My mother has always treated me as an idiot. A PROFESSIONAL Voice Actor will reco. my parents only care about my grades. Poor city, doctors flee from here. I want the ability to defend myself from perverts. AND when i say parents i mean my daf and my grandma bc i live with them And telling them they are stupid and him telling to our face our mother is stupid and barely graduated with cs and Ds and what a cold fish she was a in bed with him ! A child's GPA is not always an accurate reflection of their innate intellectual capacity. (My parents make me feel dumb.). The other day she told me she she'd never forgiven me for accepting a biscuit from a neighbour when I was just 3. It was how my mom and dad were raised. You contact their professors, because you didn't like a grade/want to ask for clarification on an assignment/want to ask for an absence to be excused/want to ask for an extension on an assignment due date. Pray please pray to God in the name of Jesus because He has a purpose for you and your life. So I was destined to be a servant. they make me work for all the free time that i have then get mad when i stay up at night because it's the only time i have to actually relax. At some camp I started telling jokes one afternoon and I drew people in for hours. I'm turning 22 & I'm not even allowed to have sleepovers or go for sleepovers. Parents expect many things from their offspring, but the most valuable thing in their eyes is good grades. I am ok looking. Imagine a league of kids with low self confidence. Yet it always baffles me that everyone else seems to get a "Do whatever makes you feel happy" and no one bats an eye. She is emotionally abusing you & you don't have to take this. Those who are constantly compared to others have a diminished sense of individuality and ultimately come to believe that they are worthless. Grace Marguerite Williams (author) from the Greatest City In The World-New York City, New York on February 02, 2018: Your parents shouldn't ground you but get you academic assistance until your grade improves. My goodness. Many parents want their kids to be as physically and emotionally flawless as possible. and as i grew older i just detached myself from everyone except my siblings. I was 15 loosing hair to stress. Question: I feel like my parents do not trust me. I have every characteristic from being an underachiever to timid. I never had much mentors in my life, my parents weren't much of the type to look up to. Thanks. I'm 29 this year, having suicidal thoughts become normal to me till one day I decided to become my own self-motivator. I am stuck, I am frustrated. They believe that they are making their kids' lives easier and less stressful. "He just kept saying over and over: 'In our family, that's not acceptable.' I didn't know what to say to him. These parents contend that they own their offspring. I just want to let you know "anonymous" and "no account please" I think you are both really special and strong! Pls I need a word of encouragement from u. Question: After not being able to date and having your critical narcissistic mother and kind/go-along father force your career, marrying a violent man, would you say my problems stem from low self-esteem? I went to university despite her and worked in the IT sector. 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