Perfectionist Parenting is Detrimental to Children

Excellence is a worthy goal, perfection is not. Perfectionism leads to unhappiness. Parents who demand perfection from their children cause their children to set unattainable goals for themselves. When a child cannot achieve the unrealistically high standards they have established it can lead to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. Parents can transfer perfectionism to children both intentionally and unintentionally. For more information and details on this topic read the article below.

Parenting: Raise Excellent -- Not Perfect -- Children | Psychology Today