hypercritical parents

Ogunisjustice

When a parent criticizes your clothes while giving your siblings a pass, it often points to a "scapegoat vs. favored child" dynamic. This says much more about their control issues than it does about your choices.

triangulation". By putting your siblings on a pedestal and tearing you down, the parent tries to maintain control over the household.

You cannot reason someone out of a position they didn't reason themselves into. The parent's criticism is a reflection of their own internal struggles, not your worth

  • Author: Ogunisjustice (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 12th, 2026 10:00
  • Category: family
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  • sorenbarrett

    Favoritism always a difficult thing to deal with. Well written



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