Not every person is suited forparenthood, and that’s okay. What isn’t acceptable is choosing to raise a child even with the apparent lack of ability and willingness to do better.Today, we’re putting a spotlight on toxic mothers. You’ll see screenshots showing their blatant disrespect for boundaries andprivacy. Some may have even risked their kids’ health and well-being. Be forewarned, as a few of these are disturbingly wrong.We’ve picked out these posts from thissubredditto highlight some of their behavior. Hopefully, none of you went through similar ordeals as children. If you’re a mom, let these bad parenting examples be your reminder of what to avoid at all costs.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Not every person is suited forparenthood, and that’s okay. What isn’t acceptable is choosing to raise a child even with the apparent lack of ability and willingness to do better.
Today, we’re putting a spotlight on toxic mothers. You’ll see screenshots showing their blatant disrespect for boundaries andprivacy. Some may have even risked their kids’ health and well-being. Be forewarned, as a few of these are disturbingly wrong.
We’ve picked out these posts from thissubredditto highlight some of their behavior. Hopefully, none of you went through similar ordeals as children. If you’re a mom, let these bad parenting examples be your reminder of what to avoid at all costs.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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Minimizing a child’s feelings is a common toxic mom behavior. Some are guilty of telling their kids not to feel a certain way because it is wrong. According to Florida-based psychotherapistDr. Tracy Hutchinson, this sends a message that feelings are better off suppressed.Inan articlefor CNBC, Dr. Hutchinson recommends asking children what they think would make them feel better. She says this trains them to manage their emotions independently at a young age.
Minimizing a child’s feelings is a common toxic mom behavior. Some are guilty of telling their kids not to feel a certain way because it is wrong. According to Florida-based psychotherapistDr. Tracy Hutchinson, this sends a message that feelings are better off suppressed.
Inan articlefor CNBC, Dr. Hutchinson recommends asking children what they think would make them feel better. She says this trains them to manage their emotions independently at a young age.
It’s one thing toencourage your childto strive for excellence. Demanding perfection is when things can get problematic. Dr. Hutchinson says it could lead to confidence and self-esteem issues as they grow older.
Growing up with a toxic mom can have a profound effect on a person. According to licensed psychotherapistChristine Scott-Hudson, the inability to trust oneself is one of the few manifestations.In her interview withBustle, she says this mainly happens to people who dealt with a gaslighting mother. As a result, they could suffer a lifetime struggle with self-doubt.
Growing up with a toxic mom can have a profound effect on a person. According to licensed psychotherapistChristine Scott-Hudson, the inability to trust oneself is one of the few manifestations.
In her interview withBustle, she says this mainly happens to people who dealt with a gaslighting mother. As a result, they could suffer a lifetime struggle with self-doubt.
Whether it’s aboutpicking a majorfor college or choosing an ice cream flavor, indecisiveness isn’t always innate. Sometimes, a mother’s negative behavior could be a catalyst for developing such a trait.That’s because moms greatly influence decision-making. According toresearch, those who’ve used psychological control as a primary parenting tactic may negatively impact their child’s sense of judgment when they reach their adolescent years.
Whether it’s aboutpicking a majorfor college or choosing an ice cream flavor, indecisiveness isn’t always innate. Sometimes, a mother’s negative behavior could be a catalyst for developing such a trait.
That’s because moms greatly influence decision-making. According toresearch, those who’ve used psychological control as a primary parenting tactic may negatively impact their child’s sense of judgment when they reach their adolescent years.
People who grow up with toxic mothers carry that pain their entire life. This is the case forRandi Latzman, owner of theSurviving Mom blog. She created the site as an outlet for the abuse she endured. In one of herrecent posts, she recalled the breaking point in their relationship.
“On that fateful day, she told me she didn’t like me and wanted nothing to do with me. I felt like a knife was plunged into my heart,” Latzman wrote.The author ultimately decided tobreak all contactafter that argument. According to her, what hurt the most was her daughter’s broken relationship with her grandmother.
“On that fateful day, she told me she didn’t like me and wanted nothing to do with me. I felt like a knife was plunged into my heart,” Latzman wrote.
The author ultimately decided tobreak all contactafter that argument. According to her, what hurt the most was her daughter’s broken relationship with her grandmother.
Dealing with a toxic mom may feel like coming to a dead end. According to psychotherapistBrittany Boufardin the same Bustle interview, the parent in question may resort to the same cycle of denying your feelings and rejecting the idea of change.When the worst happens, most experts recommend seeking professional help. A licensed therapist or doctor could mediate the conversation as a third party. As Watson-Hill points out, a professional could also help adults gain a better understanding, especially about developing healthy boundaries.
Dealing with a toxic mom may feel like coming to a dead end. According to psychotherapistBrittany Boufardin the same Bustle interview, the parent in question may resort to the same cycle of denying your feelings and rejecting the idea of change.
When the worst happens, most experts recommend seeking professional help. A licensed therapist or doctor could mediate the conversation as a third party. As Watson-Hill points out, a professional could also help adults gain a better understanding, especially about developing healthy boundaries.
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