Why are there some mothers that are rude and unreasonable?

Philippines
August 8, 2008 9:46am CST
We're three children in the family. I've got two brothers. We all have finished university. And I think attaining a degree is one of the success that parents wish for their children. But I really wonder why my mom would always say that no one among her children had ever made her happy? The three of us had excelled in different fields and now taking different roads to our goals. Childern just want to be complimented for we just worked hard for us to be what we are right now to give them some sense of pride. I don't understand. Why does she say like this? Are your moms like this or the like?
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@fcangel9 (51)
• United States
11 Aug 08
I dont care what my son does in life i will always be proud of him, he could be a janitor and i would still be proud, I am sorry to hear the way that your mother speaks about you and your siblings. Just know that as long as you are happy in life thats all that matters. If what you do gives you a feeling of accomplishment then thats all you can ask for in life.
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• Philippines
11 Aug 08
And that's what I'm doing. Thanks!
@Essie119 (673)
• Canada
8 Aug 08
Honey, I'm sorry to hear that your mother is treating you this way. Sometimes I think that there are some mothers who are unhappy with their own lives and are jealous of the success and happiness of their children. This causes them to strike out and try to make the people around them as unhappy as they are. I am fortunate enough to have a mother that encourages her children in everything that we do. I am going to ensure that my children realize that they are not responsible for my happiness. Yes, they do make me happy, but that is just ny being who they are and being in my life. Nothing they do or don't do will ever cause me to not love them.
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• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Yeah, right. That's why I hate and I pity her at the same time. I really want to ease her worries and feel happy in every way. But I just can't. She be the one to realize the value of life. I really wish I could do or say something that would make her feel good about herself...
@nayiying (83)
10 Aug 08
I believe that your mother feel pride and gratified because of you, but she does not say like that. Maybe she wants to urge you to achieve bigger success. But the successes of children are not necessarily made mother feel happy. You should think about what does your mother need most and what does she like most, and then try realize mother's wishes. I believe you are able to do your best to be a good child!
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