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Why am I not good enough for my parents?

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Anonymous on Jun 8, 2018
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Because they want a perfect child not knowing that not a single humanbeing on earth is perfect. The are expecting more but that doesn't mean you're not good enough.
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Anonymous on Jun 9, 2018
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We all try to please our parents because we want them to be proud of us, but in the end trying so hard to please can leave us with much unhappiness.
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Anonymous on Jun 13, 2018
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The pressure to be accepted by our families is enormous. They are where we came from. How to be good enough for them well I believe you can only be good enough for yourself. Other people's opinions including parents are going to be different and change. If we find it within ourselves acceptance then you will find what others think including parents won't matter as much. Imagine if you lived your life as like a puppet for someone else. That's what I imagine living a life through others opinions could feel like 😐
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convexmira on Jun 23, 2018
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Parents come with their own baggage and dysfunction. Sometimes it ends up leaking all over their kids. Perhaps it had nothing to do with you. Maybe they're trying to live thru you instead of letting you live your own life. You can't make everyone happy and as someone who has made numerous decisions for other people instead of for myself, don't do it. Live your life. Make your mistakes. Be who you want to be.
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Anonymous on Jun 24, 2018
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it is very hard to be the best for anyone but, we can be good for someone.. this require a bit of discipline and commitment. the good require a bit of sacrifice coz we find pleasure in bad things ... and really the bad things are more pleasing than the good things. but, the pleasure last for very short span... and we have to suffer later.. and good things doesnt give instant pleasure but it bear fruits later.. and our parents always think and do for our good but we dont find it pleasing.. this makes our parents think that we are not good enough for them...
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Anonymous on Jul 20, 2018
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Maybe your parents arnt good enough for you 🙂 they're probably pushing stuff on you to satisfy their own insecurities
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lovelyOcean94 on Jul 21, 2018
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First, you need to trust yourself. Treat yourself like how you would treat a friend. Don't be so hard on yourself. Be proud of what you have accomplished so far. Your parents may not express it, but they will always love you. Be the best person you can be! Don't let negative thoughts get to you. Live your life out not for your parents, but for yourself. Ask yourself if you are happy with what you have done.
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Eymvee on Jul 26, 2018
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Because they are not satisfied with themselves. They project onto you their insecurities and as a child you want to make them happy naturally.
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Pianorose on Jul 29, 2018
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You ARE good enough, for YOU. Your parents may or may not support or understand you, but ultimately the only person you are accountable to is yourself. In reality, parents may pressure you and make you feel like you're not enough, but they just want what's best for you, and as long as you're doing your best, that's enough for them and for you.
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Anonymous on Aug 22, 2018
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You are always good Enaugh for your parents, they care about you a lot. They may not show it but they truly do. Every person chooses a different path, but we all end up at the same destination. Success. It doesnt even matter if you are good enaugh or nor, there are people out there who care about you. As do i. I understand how you feel, and in your position i would feel the same. I just hopw that when you leave today that you realizae, that you are not perfect. No-one in this world is, and if you feel uncomfortable go and talk to your parents about how you feel. :)
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