Number 9: Sabotage Their Children’s Success.
Narcissistic parents are well known to be envious of their sons and daughters. They believe that their children’s independence is entirely a threat to the control they have over them. Narcissistic parents also vigorously treat their children as competitors. For instance, if a young girl is physically and mentally growing into a woman, her narcissistic mother will think that she’s getting older and that all the attention will turn to her daughter. This will lead to one of her harmful dispositions. The narcissistic mother develops feelings of insignificance and extreme jealousy, especially if her husband is fond of their daughter. Consequently, she takes comfort in dictating to the child what she should wear and how she should act around people, without considering her daughter’s individuality.
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Number 10: Trauma.
Because of the horrible treatment and the terrible, abusive experiences they endure from their narcissistic parents, children develop trauma as they grow up. Even if they manage to get away from their parents, the pain is carried with them forever. The child subconsciously feels insecure and doubtful of everyone and everything. They will avoid social interaction and experience intense anxiety, as they begin to question their worth. And, worst of all, they might pass on this trauma to their future children.
Dealing with a person with narcissistic disorder is already an overwhelming challenge, especially if you are an innocent child with narcissistic parents, as they often have a significant influence on your life. One way to handle this situation is by understanding that your parents are disturbed and that the way they treat you reflects who they are, not who you are. It is also essential to remember that you are not alone and that you bring hope to future generations, along with other victims.
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