How can I get my parents to be proud of me?

i have friends who are sooo smart and constantly bragged about but they hate it cause at the same time the pressure is on 24/7 for them to keep up to everybodys expectations. wouldnt u rather be normal. if your good in school, a good friend, dance or play any sports that your good at than thats good enough dont you think. im sure other people notice and ur just to busy worrying about your parents. personally, i think your parents lack of acknowledgment is brutal and i would just say to h*ll with them, remind yourself how talented u are and tell urself u dont need to hear your parents say it to know it. its not worth stressing over.

Think about this… I am always in the center of attion. And i HATE it… I know some people envy it but when people start talking about my grades and talents i feel like i should just fade in a corner people don’t care that i don’t like being talked about and i hate going to my mom’s side of the family because my dad is a complete brag-o-matic machen going over there is less fun just because every one talks about me. theres just somethings i don’t want to be known for. for example I’m 5’12” and only 13 years old and don’t play basketball at all. because of that im been called orge at school (not a nice nickname) sometimes i would rather be the person not being talked about. the spot light isn’t always white.

Your parents are being a little harsh- ask them if they only think grades matter when it comes to being someone they can be proud of. Are you a good friend? Athlete? Artist? Dancer? Tell them you just want to be acknowledged for what you’re good at too, but remember that at the end of the day, pleasing your parents isn’t the main goal. Knowing YOURSELF that you’ve done your best and you have your talents is what you should strive for, and once you’ve got that it doesn’t matter what other people think.