Why don't my parents congratulate me for doing good in college?

I have been getting A's in college, but in high school I used to get really bad grades. My parents have always told me to work hard but when I actually do work hard they don't say anything positive. I don't know how to please them because I am doing what they want me to do. It makes feel angry and sad.Why don't my parents congratulate me for doing good in college?
You're not a kid anymore. Maybe they don't think you're so insecure that they need to prop you up with fluffy compliments. Most the time it is the parents that have a hard time adjusting to their kids becoming adults, but in your case it sounds like it's the other way around.





Or, some people are good at criticizing and bad at complimenting. Maybe that's how your parents are.





Also, you SHOULD be doing well for yourself, and in a selfish way! There is no other way to take care of yourself. Selfish means acting in your own self interest. It is not a negative word and rational selfishness is not a negative thing.Why don't my parents congratulate me for doing good in college?
you are an adult. you shouldn't need to receive praise from your parents. you are in college you are getting good grades for yourself not for your parents.
Perhaps they think you should do ';well';.
I don't know what your majoring in but I would say just keep doing what your doing and don't worry about pleasing your parents. Just think about yourself but in a non-selfish way I guess. It's cool that you care what your parents think...its better than other kids that could care less you know? So good luck hang in there and when you get out hopefully the job market will be in your favor.