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Old 07-29-2011, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DaffyKD View Post
Although we never did pageants, my mother was notorious for comparing her kids. I was not only compared to my siblings but also to my cousins. I grew up knowing I was never pretty enough, popular enough or smart enough for my mother. Wish these parents could look into a magic ball and see how much it permanently affects a child when you are always comparing them to each other rather than relishing in what your child has accomplished on their own.

DaffyKD
WORD!

My grandmother needs that memo. Not only does it affect the child, it affects the relationship between the siblings
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