What do you do if you have a narcissistic child?

Answer 1

By setting bounderies, and not letting ANYONE, no matter who it is, manipulate, lie, and bully you. You almost always need to "detatch" and "accept" the fact that NPD's are wired differently. They are only 1% of the population. If you are normal, as you put it, you are NOT going to tolerate the drama NPD's seem to constantly create. Good luck. You really do have a choice in this matter. You always have choices even though sometimes they are hard to follow through on. You can either set up those bounderies and be consistent, or keep setting up lesson after lesson until you become aware of how YOU are allowing this to manifest in your life. You can ONLY change YOU!

Answer 2

Encourage them to see a therapist, don't overindulge or spoil them. Encourage a caring relationship between them and their dad as research suggests a poor paternal relationship maybe a factor. Encourage them to build empathy and see other peoples viewpoints and feelings. Don't encourage their using behaviours. Look after yourself! Sony be submissive and set boundaries.

Answer 3

You should educate yourself about the problem and consult with a specialist to determine if your teen's behavior rises to a disorder. Professional help may be most effective, if effective at all, while your teen is still young.

There are dozens of good websites sponsored by well known hospitals and other respected institutions that sponsor web pages devoted to Narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. If you have a good understanding of narcissism you will have the knowledge to deal with it more constructively. Here are a few pointers: * keep your distance- don't get too close and do not let them into your personal life

* be practical about the disorder- you may not be able to change them so step back whenever their narcissistic behavior rises to the surface

* avoid conflict generally, but

* define some limits- in some cases by not responding to inappropriate behavior you reinforce it- for example: if you must have continued exposure to the narcissist do not allow him/her to "tell you off", raise their voice at you, or treat you with disrespect

* do not try to argue or reason with them- your winning or convincing is counter to their world view- they will not allow it

* gain more understanding to enable you to work as constructively as possible

* give practical support when and if they ask for it

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