The invisible pressure children feel to make parents proud
Children often learn that love is earned through achievement, a subtle pressure that can lead to anxiety and a fear of failure. This stems from parental hopes, societal values, and feelings of debt, causing individuals to prioritize external validation over self-awareness. Breaking this cycle requires parents to decouple love from success and children to articulate their true selves.
Children often learn that love is earned through achievement, a subtle pressure that can lead to anxiety and a fear of failure. This stems from parental hopes, societal values, and feelings of debt, causing individuals to prioritize external validation over self-awareness. Breaking this cycle requires parents to decouple love from success and children to articulate their true selves.
