I can relate. Growing up it is really annoying but when i took a guidance counselling subject in a local university here in cebu i learn that these manipulative behaviours of parents comes natural to them in their attempt to validate their feelings without knowing that it is toxic to children growing up. Of course they did not grew up with child parenting education all they have are parenting skills they acquired from their parents which may be toxic as well. It is a vicious cycle. But there are recent development with some agencies in the govt like DSWD and Population Commission implementing Family Development Programs. Im hoping these will address the issue in the long run.
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That's great. I agree, I think that parents don't intentionally want to invalidate their children's feelings, but the way they present or talk to us about it truly gives its feeling. And yes, with more awareness for this issue, this would become a thing of the past.