Key Points
When dealing with a toxic partner, one has the option to part ways, but what happens when the toxicity stems from a parent?.
Shiv Khera a well-known speaker, author and educator shared with HT Lifestyle, some characteristics that make a parent toxic. . 1. Over-critical parent: Parents who constantly criticize their children in a negative manner lead to an inferiority complex and in turn insecurity..
A parent should be like a good coach who constantly criticizes the athlete but he does it in a caring manner with the objective being to correct and not to punish. 2. Physically and emotionally abusive parent: Physical abuse goes much beyond slapping a child once in a while..
Toxic parents can become both verbally and emotionally abusive, which includes belittling the child, making them feel small, or humiliating them publically and manipulating the child to achieve selfish motives..
Too strict or too lenient parents: Parents who are too strict stifle the growth of the child; they dont let the childs personality bloom..
