10 Characteristics of Highly Toxic Parents

Do you suspect your parents to be toxic? The effect of this lifetime of toxic parenting is an adult who continues to suffer from an unhealthy perspective of love and relationships. The first 100 people to download Endel at https://bit.ly/3yZQi6J will get a free week of audio experiences! Sponsorship like Endel allows us to create more free and accessible content for everyone.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. This video is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, advice, or guidance. This video is not made to attack anyone who may display these signs, but rather to understand them and bring more awareness to the topic!

Writer: Max Gustavo
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Chantal Van Rensburg
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

0:00 Introduction
0:45 THEY ARE HYPERCRITICAL
1:22 THEY DON'T ALLOW YOU TO EXPRESS YOUR TRUE FEELINGS
3:01 THEY COMPETE
3:40 THEY DON'T SEE THEIR CHILDREN AS INDIVIDUALS
4:20 THEY CONTROL THEIR CHILDREN USING GUILT AND MONEY
5:02 THEY ALWAYS PUT THEIR FEELINGS FIRST
5:34 THEY DEMAND YOUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE
6:06 THEY WITHOLD LOVE AS A FORM OF PUNISHMENT
6:48 THEY GIVE NO APOLOGIES AND TAKE NO BLAME
7:32 THEY IGNORE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES