why am i not good enough for my parents?

Question

i am a good student with a high gpa (3.8) i run two clubs of which i am president and i dont ever give my parents problems but they dont seem to notice.

Answer 1

Try talking to them... if that doesn't work ... than read on...


That's the American way. Don't take it personal!!! You're parents are more than likely too busy working 12+ hour days, pretending they are happily married & competing with The Johnsons to even notice what a beautiful, intelligent, over-achiever daughter they have. Listen a good 80% of parents lack the ability to truly be "GOOD' parents. So, bottom line is at the end of the day be proud of yourself, value your worth & make sure when you have the opportunity to be a parent that you don't do all the things that let you down about your parents...

Answer 2

Now this is just a pattern with you.

Why can you talk to us about this and not your parents? Don't you think that they have a right of reply in this?

I think you are either feeling depressed or suffering from low self esteem. You need to understand that you are going through some of the hardest times in your life at the moment - teen years are really confusing.

Again, I can only encourage you to open up to your parents. I get the impression that they have no idea how you are feeling at the moment. Talk to them. You may be surprised.

One day the time comes when we as parents must accept that our children are ready to move away from us and live independant lives. It is very difficult. Just think about it. From the moment you are born, we are with you constantly. Then one day, you want to break free. Parents struggle with this.

Communication is the key to your happiness. You need to tell your parents.

Good luck my dear!

Answer 3

you gave too little info for me to give you a real reason, but i don't think they think your not good enough. maybe you just need to talk to them, spend some time together, tell them about the thhings going on in your life.

they might even feel you don't want them to bother you with everyday questions like : "how was your day?" or "how's things going at school?"

communication is the key word for every healthy relationship.

Answer 4

Hai,Good - that you doing well.Keep it up.your parents might have had other priorities and they focused on that mainly because your already shown to them your capable and you dont need there support, so the want you to be independent & achieve things in your life.So try to take it in that sense or you can talk to them & try to make things clear & how you feel.Iam sure your parents will understand about you.

Answer 5

I had the same prob;ems with my parents. I am 35 now
I have come to realize that most parents are trying to live their lives through their children so they are never satisfied in the end though you have to make decision that ultimately make you happy you can only do so much to please them. Keep your grades up and learn what you can.

oh and lol don't forget to use sunscreen

Answer 6

They probably don't realize that you don't feel appreciated. If you've been a good student all your life, they have most likely come to expect it from you. If you really feel hurt by their apparent indifference, tell them how you feel, and that it hurts you when you don't get encouragement and pride from them. I bet you they have no idea you even feel this way. Give them a chance before you jump to conclusions.

Answer 7

they are the ones with the problem not you
you are good enough,if they are too caught up in their own lives to take much notice of you they are selfish
tell them how you feel, good communication is the best tool for mending all relationship problems

Answer 8

maybe you are too busy..so you don't have more times together with them...you know sometimes it was very precious