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written 9.22.09 Why do we hurt our family members and those closest to us? I'm not completely sure, but I've experienced it. I admit that I become very mean and close-minded around my dad and brothers. I'll behave badly to my dad and slap my brothers. I think we may be this way because they know us too well. They've known us all our lives and know everything about us; all the embarrassing secrets and stories, they know them all. People in general I think like to keep secrets, to retain an air of mystery. Most friends only see the outside, that can have a range of labels, but family know the real you. And this scares most people, mostly teenagers, who try to keep a "cool" appearance. So they get angry and are mean to their family who can potentially ruin their popularity; by revealing the true them.