A person's need for approval from parents can continue into adulthood. This need often comes from childhood experiences. Understanding this can help a person manage their feelings.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's need for approval from parents can continue into adulthood.
This need often comes from childhood experiences. Understanding this can help a person manage their feelings.
Many adults still want their parents' approval. This feeling often starts in childhood. A child learns to seek approval for safety and love. These patterns can stay with a person. A person might feel hurt by disapproval. This is a normal reaction. It does not mean the person is a failure.
A student earns a high degree. The student feels proud. But the student still waits for a parent to say 'I am proud of you.' If the parent does not say it, the student feels sad. The student's own success feels less important.
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Grandparents often feel less pressure than parents. They have a 'second chance' to show love.
Grandparents have much experience raising children. They have already made mistakes and learned from them.
Children often act differently with grandparents. Grandparents offer a 'do-over' experience.
A person's need for approval from parents can continue into adulthood. This need often comes from childhood experiences. Understanding this can help a person manage their feelings.