Role of Narcissistic Attitude and Wrong Parenting in a Dysfunctional Family

Abstract

This study investigates the complex interplay between narcissistic attitudes and erroneous parenting practices within dysfunctional households. When narcissistic qualities show in parental duties, they can create a toxic atmosphere where children’s emotional, social, and psychological development is jeopardized. Overbearing control, emotional manipulation, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment at the expense of familial necessities are all examples of such mindsets. As a result, children raised in these circumstances frequently experienced inconsistency in emotional support, low self-esteem, and a distorted concept of relationships. This study emphasizes the critical role of erroneous parenting approaches in worsening narcissism’s detrimental influence. Inadequate parental attention, neglect, and permissive or authoritarian behaviours can foster an environment of uncertainty and unpredictability in children. The aim of this study is to portray the narcissistic attitude and wrong parenting in a dysfunctional family that go wrong for their children’s development with special reference to a Pakistani drama named ‘Pinjra’.