I felt like a trophy child, someone he had around to show off. It felt like it was more important that his daughter was perfect–but, I was his daughter and I was neither of those things. I worked hard to get my grades, and I tried so hard to meet his expectations, but I failed. Over and over again, I fell short. I didn't measure up. That feeling never faded. H.M. Ward
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A trophy child is a child who is treated like a prize or someone who is treated as an object of admiration for their accomplishments. Trophy children are always the center of attention and often receive praise for things they have no control over. Trophy children can make it seem like they are perfect and even strive to be perfect. Trophy children often do not understand that sometimes people must fail in order to learn and grow into something better and stronger.

Source: Backdraft

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