It would be so much easier if emotionally neglectful parents wore a sign on their heads. And although many, if they are more obvious, like narcissistic, authoritarian or addicted parents, may be far easier to identify..., most emotionally neglectful parents are generally well-meaning. They want to be good parents, but they simply do not know what to do. They do not know that they need to validate their children’s emotions, or how to do it.
Here’s the most important point: it does not matter whether your parents are well-meaning or not. The effect of CEN is the same. You were still emotionally neglected. And most likely, you still are.
[For more on this story by Jonice Webb PhD , go to https://blogs.psychcentral.com/childhood-neglect/2017/09/3-signs-you-have-emotionally-neglectful-parents/ ]
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