Toxic Parents - 5 Tell-Tale Signs

www.parentingincovid.com TOXIC PARENTS TRAITS 5 TELL-TALE SIGNS Toxins are harmful. They might not look that way from the outsider's perspective, but whoever ingests the same faces grave consequences. Narcissists may not cover the term 'toxic. But toxic is just an umbrella term for all those authoritative, selfish, rigid behaviors. Toxic Parents Make You Defend Heinous Conduct Toxic parents can manipulate any situation to meet their needs, leaving children with two options: • agree that their parent is wrong or • take full responsibility for their actions. They Are Prone to Emotional Outbursts and Respond Recklessly Toxic mothers and toxic fathers may assume that their interests must come first when it comes to family issues. But this is an outdated mentality that will not promote healthy interactions. Toxic Mothers and Toxic Fathers Highly Prioritize Their Emotions Every child has been exposed to a guilt trip by their parents, but toxic parents do it daily. Your parents may also try to manipulate you as an adult by giving you expensive presents and demanding something in exchange. If you don't do what they want, they'll try to make you feel bad about it by reminding you of 'all' they've done for you. They Use Guilt Trips and Monetary Favors to Keep You Under Their Influence Every child has been exposed to a guilt trip by their parents, but toxic parents do it daily. Your parents may also try to manipulate you as an adult by giving you expensive presents and demanding something in exchange. Often, Their Demeaning Remarks Are Disguised as Jokes Toxic parents want to express disappointment without appearing to be an overt 'bad guy,. They do this with serious matters like body shape or profession. NTIRE CoviD