Destructive childhood environment

The parents were emotionally distant and had high performance demands.

One parent abused the child while the other was passive and helpless.

The parents argued constantly and the child was left in a difficult situation.

One parent was sick or depressed and the other was absent. The child was forced to act as a caregiver.

The child became overly involved in the emotional life of one parent and was expected to act as a substitute partner.

One parent was overprotective. The parent was afraid of being alone and clung to the child.

The child was constantly criticized by his parents. Nothing was good enough.

The child was spoiled. The parents did not set reasonable limits.

The child was rejected by peers and felt different.