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How likely is it for a child of narcissists to become a narcissist?
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∙ 8y ago
There are no reliable stats.
It seems to be a case of genetic predisposiiton brought out by environmental factors.
For sure the almost stand alone factor is emotional abandonment by BOTH parents during infancy / early childhood. Some lines indicate having an N-Momster rather than an N-Dad leads to a higher incidence of N-ism in a child.
However from what I have observed, most children growing up with an N-parent are at risk of becoming co-dependent rather than a N-ist. Co-dependency being the 'opposite' to N-ism.
With N-ism there is an overvaluing of the self and with co-dependency an undervaluing or disrespect of self or one's ego boundaries.
Having an N parent certainly increases the risk of turning a golden baby into an 'evil' machine.
I think Narcissism is a very heritable trait. I think in my case, it's apparent that my narcissism was inherited because the narcissism is on the dad's side of the family, and my non-narcissistic mom was the primary caregiver. My dad's sister and my sister are narcissists, and I have very strong narcissistic traits. But I think we were raised in perfectly normal environments (although I blamed my mom for my problems for years). My mom was relatively normal and loving, but my dad kept to himself. After huge traumas, my narcissistic traits became inverted and I became aware that something was wrong.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoChildhood sexual abuse may result in mental health problems of various kinds but is not always the case.
I was molested several times as a small child. I am not a narcissistic but maybe it contributed to me staying with my narcissistilc husband for 25 years before I got out.
Mickert
I would say narcissism is started by child abuse. Depression is more apt to happen or withdrawal from society. The quicker one can get help once they learn of the sexual abuse the better chance that child will have with the rest of their lives.
Being sexually abused will stay with the person the rest of their lives and it's important to openly discuss it when something is bothering you, with a friend, family member or a psychologist or psychiatrist. It's important the person realizes it is not their fault!
Pathological narcissism is a complex phenomenon whose etiology is not entirely clear yet.
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Is a boy child whose mother deserted him and his father when the child was only 2 likely to be a narcissist?
They are more likely to become a narcissist, but there are also a variety of other disorders often associated with such a childhood. In effect, while a higher rate are likely to develope such a disorder, it remains to be seen exactly what disorder they will develope in such a gap of love. However, with proper care they can grow up to be a functioning adult.
Is a violent narcissist always going to be a narcissist or can they change in a new relationship?
Narcissists are the least likely to go for any type of counseling and it's a rarity they will ever change no matter how good the next relationship is. When narcissists meet with pyschiatrists they resist therapy, they turn the tables and start pyschoanalyzing the pyschiatrist, using pyschology as a weapon against them. Sometimes doing so very successfully, letting a narcissist understand pyschology is like giving a loaded gun to a child to play with, they dont use it good reasons. This is why they are dispised by mental health care workers.
You are pregnant with an abusive man you have been with for two years you are sure he is a narcissist you are worried he will not cope if you leave What do you do?
You get concerned about YOURSELF, and the effect this man will have on your child. Do you want to raise a narcissist? Because that will happen when your unborn baby lives with a narcissist? Get Out Now! Don't worry about him, he is an adult, and narcissist have an uncanny way of surviving. They, eventually, just adopt another personality and pretend the previous life did not exist. Read all you can about Narcissism and how scarry it is. Read how manipulative narcissists are and how they will try to fool you if they feel you are going to abandon them (until they want to abandon you!). Read how in danger - emotionally - you really are. Read how every commentary written about people (and even by people who ARE narcissists) who stay with narcissists are told "GET AWAY." Then, do it!
Why is there no compassion for the child that suffered and became narcissist?
Children are naturally narcissists and usually out grow it as they become thinking adults and learn that other people also have the same wishes, and feelings they have. Suffered as a child is also relavent. Some children from very poor families become normal productive adults. Some from very wealthy families become druggies and criminals. If you really feel the you are suffering and/or narsissistic you should try to get some help from a minister or other professional.
Can a narcissist be a good father?
In order to be a good father you always have to put your child's well-being first. that said there is no saying that a narcissist can't LEARN to be a good father. Clinically-defined narcissists (people with a personality disorder) may be good parents to the extent that 'being a good parent' is part of their self-image. However, people who are clinically-definable as narcissists are rare; people who are merely self-centered can and do make excellent parents.
Do narcissists want you to treat them like a child?
Sometimes. Narcissists want to be waited on and catered too. Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the child of a narcissist likely to inherit anything after the narcissist's death?
There are two articles on this topic that I am aware of and all she inherited were problems. The golden child might inherit, but I doubt the scapegoat will. http://gailmeyers.hubpages.com/hub/The-Death-of-an-NPD-Parent-A-Terminally-Ill-Malignant-Narcissist http://gailmeyers.hubpages.com/hub/When-a-Parent-with-Narcissistic-Personality-Disorder-is-Terminally-Ill
Narcissists mother with asburges child how will they get on?
With a great deal of difficulty!
Is it common for a narcissist to disown a child?
Unfortunately, I would say it is more common for a child to work hard to try to please the narcissistic parent, sacrificing their own dreams, development and dignity in the process. The most likely reason I can see that a narcissist would disown a child would be that the child has decided to take a stand for him/herself. If a child insists on being an independent person who will not pander to the childish needs of the narcissist, then the narcissist will fight to win them back or disown them. In this case, the narcissist will always be looking for the opportunity for the child to come crawling back and give the parent the idolization the parent "deserves." Of course, there can be many other situations, other factors, and other outcomes. You have to objectively view the factors in your situation before coming to any real conclusions. Best of luck!
Are narcissists materialistic?
I don't know if all narcissists are materialistic but the one I was involved with was/is! He even wanted me to pay the extra medical expenses incurred for the birth of our child, not even split them, and I'm the one who had to carry the child for nine months. My narcissist seems so insecure and worried about money but that may be because he was poor growing up and nothing to do with his condition. On the other hand being generous means putting others in an important position and they don't tend to like to do that...
Can a malignant narcissist love his child?
A malignant narcissist cannot magically shed his damaging patterns of behavior to bestow unconditional love upon his child. A good parent is one who places his child's needs above his own. A narcissist always places their needs first.
Can a narcissist father be harmful to his young child?
Yes!
