Social Comparison or Rank-Based Family Culture
Explicit or implicit comparison within the family system (siblings, cousins, peers) or culturally reinforced timelines for success (education, milestones, productivity). The child learned to track themselves relative to others rather than internally.
“I Am Not Good Enough”
“I’m Not Good Enough” isn’t just a negative thought — it’s a pattern formed by early experiences like…
“I Am Inferior”
“I Am Inferior” is a belief rooted in early experiences of comparison, criticism, or conditional approval. It leads…

























