7 Subtle Signs of Toxic Parents
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2021-12-09

What are some of the toxic things that your parents have said to you? Are your parents perhaps narcissists? Have your parents been unsupportive, expect the worst from you, pressure or overburden you, made you the parent? There are some subtle toxic behaviours that parents do that could harm your mental health. Please watch out for them and consider sharing this video. 

DISCLAIMER: This video is meant for educational purposes only. This video is not a substitute for professional advice, but for general guidance.

Want to learn more about toxic parents, check out this video: https://youtu.be/6lPizkUbT54 

Writer: Chloe Avenasa 
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao 
Script Manager: Kelly Soong 
VO:  Amanda Silvera 
Animator: Lesly Drue 
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong     

References: 
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Jurkovic, G. J. (1998). Destructive parentification in families: Causes and consequences.
Levine, M. (2006). The price of privilege: How parental pressure and material advantage are creating a generation of disconnected and unhappy kids. HarperCollins Publishers.
Strayer, J., & Roberts, W. (2004). Children’s anger, emotional expressiveness, and empathy: Relations with parents’ empathy, emotional expressiveness, and parenting practices. Social development, 13(2), 229-254.