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Avoid Living Vicariously through Your Child's Achievements from "summary" of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do by Amy Morin
It's easy to get caught up in your child's accomplishments. When your child succeeds, you feel proud. It's natural to want to share that pride with others. But when your child's achievements become too closely tied to your own self-worth, it can be detrimental. You may start to rely on your child's successes to feel good about yourself. Your happiness may depend on whether your child excels in sports, gets good grades, or wins awards. Living vicariously through your child's achievements can lead to unhealthy behaviors. You might push your child too hard to succeed, even when they're not interested or capable. You might become overly invested in their performance, putting pressure on them to perform well. This can create tension in your relationship and cause your child to feel stressed and overwhelmed. It's important to remember that your child is a separate individual with their own dreams and goals. Your child's achievements should be celebrated for their own sake, not as a refle...
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