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What Happens When A Narcissist Becomes A Parent? They Force Their Kids Into These Roles

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 15/08/2023

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The golden child is the child who is seen as perfect by the narcissistic parent. 

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They are often praised and rewarded for their accomplishments, while their siblings are criticized and ignored. 

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This can lead to the golden child feeling like they have to live up to unrealistic expectations and can be emotionally damaging. 

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The scapegoat is the child who is blamed for everything that goes wrong in the family. 

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They are often criticized, belittled, and punished, even when they are not responsible for the problem.  

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This can lead to the scapegoat feeling like they are worthless and unlovable. 

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The lost child is the child who tries to stay out of the way of the narcissistic parent. 

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The enabler is the child who takes on the role of protecting the narcissistic parent from criticism. 

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