{"id":24135,"date":"2017-05-08T19:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T16:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=24135"},"modified":"2017-05-08T19:30:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08T16:30:27","slug":"emotionally-immature-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/emotionally-immature-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs That You Were Raised by Emotionally Immature Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your emotionally immature parents lack empathy for you or others. You need to cope with them but will first have to understand what emotional immaturity is<\/strong>.<\/p>\n So, what are its signs and how do you deal with them?<\/p>\n Below is a short explanation of this behavior. Note that not all parents will act this way. Also, there are other examples of it.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, such parents find it hard to understand others. They control their kids’ lives and make them feel as though they’re never good enough<\/a>. Also, these parents feel that their children are responsible for their failures. They ignore their kids’ needs because they’re focused on their own.<\/p>\n Such parents are volatile. They are prone to throwing temper tantrums and blowing matters out of proportion. They can’t accept criticism and are unwilling to forgive. These parents are quick to judge others, but cannot take criticism themselves.<\/p>\n They are also too reliant on their children to run errands for them. Such parents need their kids’ constant attention. They have low self-esteem, are self-centered and make unreasonable demands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Conversely, emotionally mature parents can deal with their realities. They accept criticism and learn from their experiences. These parents look forward and are self-confident.<\/p>\n According to psychologists, there are four types of emotionally immature behavior<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you have emotionally unpredictable parents, they’ll have constant mood swings<\/a>. Also, they’re either too involved with your life or not concerned at all.<\/p>\n These parents are usually perfectionists who expect their children to succeed at everything.<\/p>\n Rejecting others’ feelings is another emotionally immature behavior. Parents who deny their children emotionally will ignore their problems. They won’t allow their children to get in the way of their life goals.<\/p>\n Passive parents will not become involved in decision-making or conflicts, preferring not to ‘rock the boat.’<\/p>\n These parents can’t connect with their children on an emotional level because there are too emotionally immature.<\/p>\n As a result, their kids feel emotionally neglected. These young ones may feel that they are different from others or are unlikable<\/a>. Furthermore, they may have a fear of relationships<\/a> as they grow up. They believe that others may reject them<\/a> like their parents did.<\/p>\n Below are eight signs that you have parents who don’t have well-developed emotions. Note that\u00a0there are others.<\/p>\n First of all, emotionally young parents are prone to outbursts<\/a> and temper tantrums. They flare up over trivial matters.<\/p>\n Such parents blame anyone else but themselves for their problems.\u00a0Consequently, everyone else is responsible for their lives.<\/p>\n Like young children, parents who lack maturity will lie to get attention<\/a> or avoid trouble.<\/p>\n These parents find it difficult to rein in their impulses. Like children, they may give in to the temptation to lash out at others when they feel hurt.<\/p>\n Consequently, they may call names in a fit of anger.<\/p>\n These parents want attention. They become sulky when their children ignore them. Narcissism<\/a> is a common trait among emotionally immature parents.<\/p>\nWhat is emotional immaturity?<\/h2>\n
Types of Emotional Immaturity<\/h3>\n
1. Emotionally Volatile<\/h4>\n
2. The Overachiever<\/h4>\n
3. Rejecting Feelings<\/h4>\n
4.\u00a0Passive<\/h4>\n
Effects of Emotionally Immature Parents<\/h3>\n
8 signs that you have emotionally immature parents<\/h3>\n
1. Emotional outbursts<\/h4>\n
2. Blame<\/h4>\n
3. Lying<\/h4>\n
4. Poor Impulse Control<\/h4>\n
5. Name-Calling<\/h4>\n
6. Need For the Limelight<\/h4>\n
7. Bullying<\/h4>\n