Proving one's excellence to parents has almost become a mindset unique to young people and an inevitable attitude in the process of growing up.
Many people have this mindset when they are young, and the most direct manifestation is, "You say I can't do it, but I will definitely do it and show you."
This mindset, this idea... is actually quite foolish at times, but it is precisely the beauty of this age. They have not yet been polished smooth by society, by the world; they are still sharp-edged, clearly defined in love and hate.
They dare to challenge the "impossible," dare to say no to authority, regardless of whether these actions ultimately fail or not, at least they have the courage.
This courage gradually fades after the age of forty, as years and experiences smooth away their edges, making them more harmoniously integrated into society, becoming part of it.
This is a good thing, but it is also a somewhat melancholic affair.