Childhood is meant to be a period of emotional growth, learning, and safety. Parents are usually a child’s first source of love, support, and guidance. However, when parents create an unhealthy or emotionally damaging environment, children may struggle to feel secure and valued. Toxic parenting can take many forms, including excessive control, emotional manipulation, constant criticism, neglect, or unrealistic expectations. While some parents may not intentionally cause harm, their behavior can still have a serious impact on a child’s emotional and psychological development.
