Why am I not good enough for my parents?

It's easy to look at other people's parents and think, "Wow, they raised that child right! They seem to love and support them unconditionally. I could never do that." Remember, your parents didn't give birth to you. They raised you. You are the result of their personality, their beliefs, their actions. Of course, you share a biological connection, but you are not the same person they are. You have different beliefs, different values. And that's a good thing! Your

Why am I not good enough for mom?

When we were little, did your mom give you a bunch of chores Chores are a way to learn responsibility and a way to feel like you’re contributing to the family. Your mom may have even asked her friends to give you projects that would help you learn a new skill, maybe even how to sew or to cook. Chores help you grow up and learn how to take care of yourself and your home. If your mom has never given you chores, it might be because she

Why am I not good enough for my parents to care about me?

If you struggle with self-esteem, it's likely that one of the main reasons is because somewhere along the way you were told that you're not good enough. You might have been told this by your parents, teachers, coaches, friends or even the media. Unfortunately, these messages can have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. Not only do they cause you to feel shame, but you might also start to believe that you really aren't a good enough person.

Why am I not good enough for my parents to accept me?

Parents want to see their children grow up to be healthy, confident, successful and independent. They want to believe that they are capable of raising a child who can handle issues as they come up, and that the child will be able to think and make wise decisions for themselves. When your parents see you struggle with something, it can be incredibly challenging for them to believe in you. This can be particularly difficult when it involves something that is related to them and their beliefs. For example, if you are

Why am I not good enough to get into Harvard?

No matter how smart your child is, if they don’t score well enough on their entrance exam, they won’t get in. It’s as simple as that. Your child’s academic and extracurricular accomplishments are only factors if they exceed a certain baseline. While it’s possible for a very bright student to make up for a low GPA or test score through hard work and determination, it’s just not possible for a student who doesn