Do you think that love of parents varies acc to your looks..
By nidhi_bansal
@nidhi_bansal (106)
India
October 18, 2007 3:08am CST
This really doesnt look nice to hear.But i wana share something with you people,which i cant share with anyone else.I am least beutiful among my other sisters.I think thats why my dad always prefer to take my other sisters with them during parties.M not saying my dad is partial.He never consider any difference between his children,but i think its coz of human nature,that you will always want to take with you the most cute and most beutiful child with you and also love for that child increases automatically
6 responses
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
18 Oct 07
If your father is taking some of his daughters places, but not all then apparently he is partial. That would not feel good at all. Even though he has hurt you, I think you are protecting him there, which is natural, of course. But I feel sad to hear you say that you feel you are less beautiful than your sisters. When I was little I thought I was not beautiful and people kept telling me the story Hans Christian Andersen wrote back in 1872 called The Ugly Duckling. It is still as meaningful today as it was back then.
Of course, the meaning of the story is that just like the beautiful Swan, most of us start out awkward and uncomfortable with our appearance, but most times it evens out as we grow older. It is so much more important to be good and smart than beautiful anyway, but beauty is also relative and much in the eye of the beholder. When you can look in the mirror and know from the inside out that you ARE beautiful, then others will start to see you that way too. I know you feel like an adult inside, but you are still quite young and many wonderful opportunities lie ahead for you. Soon you will start meeting people who see your beauty. Until then, keep smiling and good luck to you!
@nidhi_bansal (106)
• India
18 Oct 07
Thankyou very much for your wonderful response, but i dont want to blame my father,he is always there for me whenever i need help and he also cares for me.But from the very childhood this thought was blocked in my mind and thats y still today i feel so sometimes,bt i can ndrstand coz i believe its human nature and this happens with everyone,not only with me..
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
18 Oct 07
You are quite welcome, although I do not really agree with you that human nature is that way. Have you ever considered asking your father why it is that he thinks you would prefer to stay home while the others go out? Or, if you have a mother, have you ever discussed this with her? Are you shy or more studious than your sisters? Do they show more self-esteem? There could be another reason besides your appearance. Has your father even told you that he thinks you are less beautiful?
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
19 Oct 07
You know, I don't think it is looks that decides how your parents treat you. Or I hope not.
Earlier this year, I started a new job, I work with developmentally disabled adults, one of them is very handsome - if he did not have this disability women would be crawling all over him. Another one is a fine looking young man, one is rather average - but ornery, the 4th guy looks like Shrek but he is not green.
The man is essentially non-verbal - but there is something about him that makes him lovable. I came back from vacation the other day, and when he saw me he gave me a big smile, it was the first time he had ever done that. He made me feel so good.
I remember the first time I saw this guy - I saw Shrek - I no longer see Shrek - I see a wonderful man who does the best he can with what he has. If I was to rate his looks today - he would be a 9. Six months ago maybe a 3.
I think parents love all of their kids.
You sound like you do not have a lot of self-confidence, maybe your father feels that you do not enjoy the parties if you are shy and withdrawn and lacking in confidence, but he feels your sisters enjoy them more. Why don't you talk to him about it.
@jen0729 (9)
• Philippines
18 Oct 07
no! every parents wnts nothing but the very best for their son/daughhter.. they are the one who will support and the first person who will accept who you are!!.. it's better to talk and confront your father about that.. he maybe have reasons why he always choose your other sister to come with him in all his affairs.. it's not right to just keep it to yourself, you don't even know, what about if his reason is just he thinks that your not the type of girl who will love to go to the party and enjoy socializing with diffrent people because you stand so serious whenever your together, or he may think that your too young for that... it's just a mere misuderstanding or miscommunication raher!!!
@quanto50 (140)
• Sweden
19 Oct 07
what a funny girl you are :-)
I think it really doesn't mean that your father is making kinda discrimination.. you just tell him about it.. just go and tell him that he doing some unfair stuff. just tell him what you feel like .. your anger and your questions. you should never keep anything in secret because it going to make you psychologically sick and you would feel yourself isolated and unneeded ..you have to be more open and frank ..
@talkstoomuch (13)
• India
18 Oct 07
hey nidhi. i am not going to try and be politically correct. perhaps your analysis is actually correct, but i can tell you that you can change that. parents like to show off their kids...and they really do find immense joy in their children's glory...but looking nice is one very small aspect. do something that will make them proud. and then later wait to hear them praise you to the skies to relatives/friends on the phone.
@lb1974 (4)
• Australia
19 Oct 07
I personally believe that most parents, weather they are female or male, have this little thing called 'unconditional love' for their children. Maybe it is only your thoughts and feelings letting you get confused about where you stand in your family.Generally speaking or course but we all have unique qualities that our parents know of and will enhance at any given opportunities.