Is it normal to hate your parents?
Yes, it’s normal to feel hatred toward your parents sometimes, especially when you feel hurt, controlled, or misunderstood. The feeling itself doesn’t make you a bad person, though what’s behind it may be worth paying attention to.
Parents can push buttons like almost nobody else, and anger can build up around old hurts, unfair rules, or feeling unheard. Some people mean “I hate them” in a passing, fed-up way; others feel it more deeply or for a long time. Either way, having the feeling doesn’t make you a bad child or mean you have to act on it.
You don’t have to force yourself to forgive them or pretend everything is fine. It may help to name what’s underneath the hate—hurt, fear, resentment, or wanting more space—and think about what boundaries would make things easier. If you’re being mistreated or don’t feel safe at home, tell someone you trust and get support.