Chapter
Understanding Narcissistic Parental Abuse
24:09 - 36:17 (12:08)
Narcissistic parental abuse can take many forms including physical, psychological, and emotional abuse. The goal is to control and be the most important person in the room, often at the expense of a child's well-being.
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When narcissists have children, they often lose interest in them entirely and look for other sources of validation.
24:09 - 27:02 (02:53)
Summary
When narcissists have children, they often lose interest in them entirely and look for other sources of validation. This can lead to an uninvolved parenting style that results in negative impacts on the child's development.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissistic Parental Abuse
Episode57. The psychology of toxic parents
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Narcissistic parental abuse can take several forms such as psychological, emotional, and physical abuse.
27:02 - 30:48 (03:45)
Summary
Narcissistic parental abuse can take several forms such as psychological, emotional, and physical abuse. The end goal of a narcissistic parent is to always be in control and be the most important person in the room.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissistic Parental Abuse
Episode57. The psychology of toxic parents
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
When parents deny their children their own desires, restrain their emotions, and ignore their emotional wellbeing to appear successful, it can be considered as narcissistic parental abuse during childhood.
30:48 - 36:17 (05:29)
Summary
When parents deny their children their own desires, restrain their emotions, and ignore their emotional wellbeing to appear successful, it can be considered as narcissistic parental abuse during childhood. It may not be a sign of the child's failure, and it can be distressing for them, just like physical or sexual abuse.