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re: Study:Telling your kids that they are special turns them into narcissistic jerks
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:31 pm to buckeye_vol
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:31 pm to buckeye_vol
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Isn't it plausible that the a person with narcissistic-tendencies, will over-praise their children, because they see their children as extension and reflection of their already over-inflated self? So even if they changed their parenting style, the children may already be more likely to have narcissistic-tendencies. Although I'm sure their parenting contributed, I would like to control for the parent's traits before even thinking about making causal statements.
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:32 pm to League Champs
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I'm pretty sure that the parents of the study left the Ed off the end of special, so ....
Even so what would you think if people kept telling you that you were 'special'?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:32 pm to buckeye_vol
quote:
Isn't it plausible that the a person with narcissistic-tendencies, will over-praise their children, because they see their children as extension and reflection of their already over-inflated self? So even if they changed their parenting style, the children may already be more likely to have narcissistic-tendencies. Although I'm sure their parenting contributed, I would like to control for the parent's traits before even thinking about making causal statements.
I tend to see it as parents living vicariously through their kids
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:33 pm to League Champs
"Son, to us you are very special. The rest of the world doesnt care about you at all"
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:34 pm to League Champs
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You may have started a meme
"Your parents praised you a lot, didn't they?"
I would rather take credit for "I'd like to buy you for what you're worth and sell you for what you think you're worth".
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:37 pm to League Champs
quote:Yeah. It's just that those people are more likely to possess those traits consistent with, or closely related to, narcissism. This is more likely to be passed on regardless, although their over-praise only reinforces the skewed view of themselves and the world.
I tend to see it as parents living vicariously through their kids
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:42 pm to League Champs
I was told that I was nothing special. With that being reinforced on a daily basis I turned into a little sociopath it is a constant struggle to try to stay human
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:42 pm to League Champs
In the rare event that I got second place at something, I was pissed off, even as a kid. Second place means you lost in my mind. Doesn't matter if you are ahead of 1000 people, you still lost. Hell, I get angry when I don't get the best grade on tests (rarely happens).
Some people are born competitors, and some are not. Praising a non-competitive kid for losing only reinforces bad performances. They will forever be okay with not being the best.
Some people are born competitors, and some are not. Praising a non-competitive kid for losing only reinforces bad performances. They will forever be okay with not being the best.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:45 pm to League Champs
"Because when everyone's super, no one will be."
Syndrome - The Incredibles
Syndrome - The Incredibles
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:47 pm to lsunurse
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Daddy's little Princess
Or the mama's boy, mommy's little prince?
It's stupid how much people will always coddle and shelter their opposite sex child.
Mama's boy, daddy's girl....
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:53 pm to bencoleman
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I was told that I was nothing special. With that being reinforced on a daily basis I turned into a little sociopath it is a constant struggle to try to stay human
Just like the kids in that study, you have to let go of your parents conditioning and demonstrate your uniqueness to those few individuals that you want to share the rest of your life with
Without being a jerk, or sociopath
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:58 pm to bencoleman
This thread makes me not want kids.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:11 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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This thread makes me not want kids.
Well, not special ones at least
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:14 pm to BatonrougeCajun
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"Son, to us you are very special. The rest of the world doesnt care about you at all"
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:32 pm to League Champs
A while back I read a study that prisoners have the highest esteem.
Prisoners have higher self-esteem than community members
Prisoners have higher self-esteem than community members
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:42 pm to League Champs
Parents that treat their kids like they are the next big thing in life aRe almost as bad as the people on here that treat the death of their dog as a life changing event.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:53 pm to TIGRLEE
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Parents that treat their kids like they are the next big thing in life aRe almost as bad as the people on here that treat the death of their dog as a life changing event.
You people are amazing.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:54 pm to TIGRLEE
Dog people are so fricking weird 
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:57 pm to League Champs
I am known among family and friends as a loving and affectionate person. This did not come naturally to me. I also try to be extremely humble in everything that I do. I have a violent past. I have turned away from such behavior. I would defend my family if necessary but that is all.
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