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What Makes a Person a Narcissist? The Role of Upbringing

How do Parents encourage healthy development in their children?

Fahim chughtai
3 min readJul 31, 2022
What Makes a Person a Narcissist? The Role of Upbringing
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There is no single answer to this question, as narcissism can be the result of a variety of factors. However, one of the most important contributors to narcissistic behavior is how a person is raised.

In this blog post, I will explore the role of upbringing in narcissism and discuss some of the most common parenting techniques that can lead to narcissistic behavior.

What role does upbringing play in the development of narcissism?

Many experts believe that the way a person is raised is one of the most important factors in the development of narcissism. A child who is raised in an environment where they are constantly praised and given excessive attention may be more likely to develop narcissistic tendencies.

Conversely, a child who is neglected or routinely criticized may be more likely to become insecure and develop narcissistic defenses as a means of coping with their feelings of inadequacy.

There are a number of different parenting techniques that can lead to narcissistic behavior in children. Some of the most common include:

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Fahim chughtai
Fahim chughtai

Written by Fahim chughtai

I survived narcissistic abuse and transformed my pain into power. Now I help others escape toxic relationships and build the life they deserve.

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