Emotionally immature parents

I never expected the hardest part of parenting to be the mirror it would hold up to my own emotional life. I thought I was prepared—financially, mentally, spiritually. I had […] More

There are four different types of emotionally immature parents, but at the root of each type is poor emotional development, a lack of relational skills, self-centeredness, and a struggle to develop deep emotional intimacy with their children. If you have an emotionally immature parent, it is wise to exercise discernment regarding the things you share with them. Have boundaries, and remember that some things are not your parents’ business.

Healing from your emotionally immature parent (EIP) can be a challenging, liberating and confusing time⁠ ⁠ Here are a few things to expect on your healing journey:⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Your EIP will push back on your new boundaries and try to make you feel guilty by calling you ungrateful⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 You'll begin to start accepting your parent's emotional limitations and learn to not take them personally⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 You'll start to gain the tools needed to trust and believe in your own judgement⁠ ⁠ The good…

Discover over 20 signs of emotionally immature parents in this insightful pin. Understanding these behaviors can help you navigate challenging relationships and establish healthy boundaries. Recognizing these signs is the first step towards emotional growth and healing. Find out more about how to identify and address emotionally immature behaviors in parents today.

Here are 5 signs you had emotionally immature parents, like I did, and how it may be impacting you as an adult.

Credits: @morganpommells You learned a long time ago in your relationship with your emotionally immature parent (EIP) that there was no space for your emotions or needs. Even when you share, they attempt to correct you, fix you, or tell you how you're wrong in some way. You might just be seeking comfort and connection from them, but they interpret your words as opportunities to point out errors, criticize, or change your opinion. As a result, you leave dinners or family trips wondering wh...

It can be hard to maintain a relationship with someone who is emotionally immature. Understanding the signs of emotional immaturity and not taking the actions of others personally is the first step to protecting your peace. - I’m excited to share my new free workbook, Building Strong Relationships Through Community Care: A Guide to Defining Your Community. You can gain access to this free resource by visiting my website, www.minaab.com, or clicking the link in my bio.

Here are some common traits of emotionally immature parents: Self-Centeredness: They may prioritize their own needs and feelings over yours. Difficulty Handling Emotions: They might overreact to minor stressors or shut down completely during conflicts. Inconsistency: Their moods and behaviors may feel unpredictable, leaving you walking on eggshells. Lack of Empathy: They may dismiss your feelings, saying things like, 'You’re too sensitive,' or 'Stop being dramatic.' Avoidance of…

Do you recognise any of these from your own experience? I wanted to share this because recognising emotionally immature parenting is not easy. It is often about what was 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨, rather than actual things or happenings you can point to. There is a wonderful book I would recommend for anyone who would like to learn more called 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents' by Lindsay C Gibson. Big love to you today.

What score would you assign to your parent/s? • Comment “ACADEMY” and check your DM for a link to our free video series with psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson: Emotionally Immature Parents Explained

Adult children of emotionally immature parents are often left feeling like they can't make it on their own or somehow that they're not enough. These same parents are often self-involved, and they give mixed messages to their children growing up about their lovability and individuality. Parents' emotional immaturity denies a child the deep sense of being felt and seen, which hinders a child's budding self-identity.

Barlas Günay on Instagram: "I deliberately use the term “psychologically immature parents” instead of the popular term “emotionally immature parents” because these parents’ dysfunction is quite frequently a lot broader and more severe than just emotion related issues . Do you want to waste some of the best years of your life trying to change the unchangeable or do you want to process the potential grief of opting out of that instead? . This is the dilemma of the adult children of…

Emotional immaturity is the inability to handle challenging situations and place blame to avoid responsibility. #emotionalimmaturity #traitsofimmaturity

Growing up with emotionally immature parents can be a deeply confusing and lonely experience. These parents often lack the ability to provide the emotional support, validation and security that children need to thrive. 💔 If this resonates, remember: your past doesn’t define your future. Healing involves: Acknowledging your childhood wounds to validate your experiences. Developing self-compassion to counteract internalised shame. Reparenting yourself by giving your inner child the love…