When he achieved his first successes as a young boy, his father was only interested in whether money could be made from his work.

To his father and brothers, he became the fulfillment of their dreams of a wealthy life. In their opinion, he should do everything to satisfy his relatives' needs. The demands on him grew. He was accused of not doing what could make the family enough money. Michelangelo never felt valued, mattering in the family. He worked hard to prove to his father and brothers that he was worthy of their love.