Our life revolves around an unlimited list of needs and wants. In that bargain, we seek approval from our parents and caregivers. The habit of gaining a tick of approval or support becomes a never-ending game of give and take.
 
Why do we seek this approval?
What is the impact of this continual need on our future, our siblings, and our future generation?
How do we detach from this dependent behavior?
Example to understand the subject
 
A short book to understand the psychology of  human need of parental approval.