I believe many parents have told their children that we are not required to study for their children, nor are we required to compare our grades with others. Instead, we hope that we can have the right to choose meaningful jobs in the future instead of being forced to make a living.
I didn't understand when I was a child, but I will understand when I grow up. In such a society where competition is very accumulated, it is really terrible to have no knowledge. After going out, I found that it was really difficult to move without knowledge and skills.
Don't complain about your parents anyway. Maybe what your parents said may not sound good, but it's true and will be useful one day.