Is it normal to resent your parents?
Yes, it’s normal to feel resentment toward your parents, especially if you feel hurt, controlled, misunderstood, or let down. You can love them and still be angry about how they’ve treated you—or about things they haven’t done.
Resentment often points to something that still feels unresolved: a boundary that was ignored, unequal treatment, old hurt, or a need that wasn’t met. It doesn’t make you a bad or ungrateful child, and it doesn’t mean you have to excuse what happened.
People vary in how they handle it. Some talk it through with their parents; others set firmer boundaries or accept that their parents may not be able to give them the apology or understanding they want. You don’t have to force forgiveness or closeness before you’re ready.
If the resentment is taking over your day-to-day life, talking it through with someone you trust can help you figure out what you need now.