Adult children raised by emotionally immature parents often face unique struggles as they navigate relationships, self-identity, and emotional well-being.

Dysfunctional family patterns are recurring behaviors and dynamics that hinder healthy relationships and emotional well-being within a family system.

Family of origin challenges encompass the difficulties, dynamics, and dysfunctional patterns you experienced within the family you grew up in.

Eldest daughters frequently take on a caregiving or parental role for their younger siblings, especially in families where parents are absent, busy, or emotionally unavailable.

Parentification is a form of role reversal occurs when a child is forced to take on the role of a caregiver or adult in their family, often due to a parent's inability to fulfill their responsibilities.

Being raised by an emotionally immature parent often affects your ability to form healthy relationships, manage your emotions, and develop a strong sense of self.

An emotional immature parent lacks the emotional stability and maturity to provide the support and guidance for their child, essential for healthy development.

There are steps you can take to start to recover and heal from being raised by narcissistic parents.

Children who were raised by emotionally immature parents, cope by creating a role-self and healing fantasies, and either internalizing or externalizing behaviors.

Learn about the four types of emotionally immature parents that directly impact their child’s development and upbringing.