Number 6: Favoritism.
Narcissistic parents tend to select their favorite child—the one they think is their reincarnation and has all the good qualities they inherited from them. This child is not saved; he will grow up to be spoiled, pampered, self-entitled, and equally abusive to neglected children. But usually, the favorite child has very little chance to escape from this abuse because they can become caught up in the idea of gratitude towards their parents, as they have been the ones that are favored.
Number 7: They make their children an extension of themselves.
Depending on how many children they have, narcissistic parents switch from time to time on who will be the favorite child. This happens because they see the potential in this particular child, whom they believe will fulfill their failed dreams from when they were younger. Even though this child receives support, the parents’ intentions are wrong. This toxicity leads to the point that children become extensions of their parents and fail to create their own identities.
Number 8: Low standards in relationships and partnerships.
This usually happens when a narcissistic father has a daughter. The daughter will not be able to set a high standard for a potential partner because she has no one to look up to as a model. It was supposed to come from the image of her father, and as a result, she will not be empowered to correct people for treating her poorly. Because of the poor treatment she experienced from her father, she will profoundly believe that these are the treatments she deserves from a partner or even peers: invalidated, silenced, and neglected.
Recommended Book: How To Kill A Narcissist: Debunking The Myth Of Narcissism And Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse.
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