Eggshell parents are known to be relatively toxic with their children. A psychologist explained the main dangers posed by these parents.
Helicopter parents or almond parents, both have one thing in common: they are harmful to children. It is therefore important tobe vigilant about the traits that characterize these parents, to get out of it and become better with his children. The names assigned to them are certainly a little confusing but above all they allow you to be able to situate yourself. Whether we recognize ourselves in one or in several educational styles, never mind, they allow us to discover our qualities and our faults.
Recently, the term eggshell parents appears everywhere, but what exactly does that mean? Eggshell parents are known to be quite emotionally unstable, and this affects the children. It is a real danger since children feel like they have to “walk on eggshells” all the time with them, hence the term eggshell. There psychologist Kim Sage often mentions this subject on his account TikTok and she recently made a video about the dangers of eggshell parents.
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Eggshell parents are emotionally unstable
Eggshell parents are emotionally unstable so they are emotional danger for their children. The psychologist explains in one of her videos: “Parents’ mood is like that of a roller coaster. There will always be ups and downs. That puts your child in a position where they must always be hyper-vigilant as to what may or may not happen next.” The child therefore feels responsible for his parents’ emotions and may find it difficult to manage his own. By constantly controlling himself, he will not be able to express himself in the event of a problem and he will not turn to his parents in order not to suffer their emotions. The space of trust that the family is supposed to be does not exist in this case. As the psychologist explains, if the child feels good for one minute and the next minute your emotions impact him negatively, he will never feel good and will only remember the negative part. Eggshell parents can also be very guilty in their words and in their deeds…
If you recognize yourself in the description of the Eggshell parents, then it is important to work on managing your emotions so that they do not negatively impact your children. Many solutions are available for this. to help you: a psychologist, of hypnosis, of the sophrology or a sports activity can help you regain control of your emotions.
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Zoé is on a work-study program, she joined the aufeminin team in September 2022, she writes for the parenting section. Committed and curious, Zoé likes to write to advance…