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When your child's success triggers parental inadequacy

My daughter is more successful than I ever was and I find myself feeling jealous of my own child which makes me hate myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent experiences unexpected envy as their child surpasses their own achievements and life possibilities.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting as legacy — what you pass through children?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.