academics vs. my mother
By wintersummer
@wintersummer (18)
Philippines
January 31, 2009 2:59am CST
do you know the feeling of giving your best to do things just to make one person see your worth but ending up getting criticisms instead?
i've been doing my best in my academics. i am a consistent dean's lister and a full scholarship gratee. my parents need not to pay up for my school fees. but still, what i get from my mother are criticisms about how bad a daughter i am. and i am getting sick of it.
sometimes i just want to run away. live alone. find a benefactor that would finance for my everyday food and continue studying hard until i graduate without ever having to hear a single criticism from my mother.
what is it that i have to do more to make her see that i'm trying my best here?
1 response
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
31 Jan 09
It is too often a case between daughter and mother at your age. There is nothing special about it. You are definitely a good student, and should be proud of yourself.
I have no idea about your family and your mother, but I guess maybe your mother is not happy about the way you look at her, or you care about the home. She should be happy about your schooling honors. If possible, could you try a smiling face, a comforting greeting to express your appreciation for her hardship and sacrifice for the family. And give a hand in home making affairs at reasonable intervals to show your traditional maid side to lubricate your relationship. Never argue back in the face, learn to control your temper for your beloved, which is also useful in the future to be welcomed in all communities.
Keep up and enjoy life!
@wintersummer (18)
• Philippines
1 Feb 09
you know what, you're right=) to think about it, still, all of the good things and sacrifices she has made for me are far more greater than her momentary criticisms. i understand that she just wants what's best for me. thank you.
