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[quote=Anonymous]I think it’s a combination of nature and nurture. I’m one of three, and we are all like this. Some of it is innate, I’m sure. However some of it was our upbringing. My parents, while good people, did not love unconditionally, and made it clear their love was conditioned on us being high achievers. I don’t think they are even aware they did this. They never said it outright, but it was clear. As a result, we all are on great paths now, but things that for most people would seem like someone has gone above and beyond, I view as someone doing the bare minimum. My standards are incredibly high, and it’s honestly exhausting. I’m a parent now, and I work hard to make sure I don’t pass this mentality on to my kids. In the DC area, it’s kind of going against the grain. However, I’d rather have kids who put more emphasis on themselves and their confidence and what makes them happy.[/quote]
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