A psychologist shares the 6 toxic traits of ‘highly narcissistic’ parents—and how to deal with them

Narcissistic parents often lack the traits required to be a successful parent, such as self-awareness, compassion, patience and empathy.

As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I’ve found that kids of narcissistic parents can grow into adults who struggle with self-blame, self-doubt and a constant feeling that they aren’t enough.