I need attention

I need attention or I go into a kinda depressive state . But I don't ever get enough because both my parents work full time. Is this normal?

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67% Normal
Based on 92 votes (62 yes)
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  • aussiewolf

    so are you home alone while your parents work during the day? how about getting a job to fill in the time. who knows, you might feel better about yourself doing something and not have to suck the life out of people to make yourself feel better....

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  • CountryRoads

    Normal. Kids with working parents usually are attention-deprived. It's natural. Try to find a hobby and don't act out negatively to get the attention you crave.

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  • ♥Ev♥

    Everyone needs attention. Just make sure you get it in positive ways. For example, friendships based on solid things are a good way to feel social benefits.

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  • 1000yrVampireKing

    How old are you? This is a new part of IIN. Where am I?

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    • everyrosehasthorns

      I posted this when I was 14-15 I believe. It was two years ago and I used the mobile app, so that might be why you don't recognize it. I have no idea, I haven't used this site for like a year and a half.

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  • everyrosehasthorns

    Thanks! These comments really helped.

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  • sam94

    Maybe talk to your parents cause maybe you feel neglected... But I'm sure they love and care about you

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  • Sketchblock

    I would take advantage of my parents being out the house by inviting my friends around all the time!

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  • blandy

    Considering your situation I think it's normal. Which is why I still firmly believe in the so called 'sexism' of stay at home mothers. I think if parents are going to have children if any way financially possible one parent needs to be at home with them to actually raise their kids. Also, I think it's rather wrong the media hype and making it an acceptable social norm to be a working mother, if your family absolutely needs the money then that's one thing but to have children and still keep your focus on your career is just selfish and the ones who end up paying for it are the neglected children left at home to raise themselves. It's gotten to the point where a woman whose goals in life are to have and raise their children properly are now viewed as lazy or that there is something wrong with them when in actuality it is what comes natural.

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    • howaminotmyself

      Our economic situation does not allow for a one income household. I wish it did. What really needs to happen is a revamp of the corporate world that allows for on site daycare and paternity leave. There is nothing about the current (American) structure that values family.

      But on to the OP. I agree with Country Roads, don's go looking for negative attention. No one benefits from this. It's sweet that you miss your parents. Is it possible to schedule family time once a week. Like dinner, or Sunday brunch? Have you told your parents that you need to see them more?

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