APOLOGIES THAT NEVER COME They can say something hurtful, embarrass you, or make you cry, but admitting they were wrong is another story. Somehow, you're expected to move on without ever hearing, "I'm sorry." ALWAYS BEING COMPARED TO OTHER PEOPLE'S CHILDREN Someone else's child is always more successful, more responsible, or more intelligent. No matter how hard you try, there's always someone you're expected to be more like. NEVER LETTING YOU OUTGROW YOUR MISTAKES You can change, mature, and become a completely different person, but one mistake from years ago can still be brought up whenever they want to criticise you.