Overparenting: The Agony and the Ecstasy

Warning: Overparenting is a serious condition that affects many, many people. Symptoms include excessive involvement in every aspect of your child's life, an unrelenting need for validation, and a deep-seated fear of abandonment.

Causes

Causes of Overparenting are many, but most commonly include:

• Excessive coffee consumption
• Lack of personal fulfillment
• Unresolved childhood traumas
• Uncontrollable desire for control

Effects

Effects of Overparenting are far-reaching:

• Child becomes anxious and withdrawn
• Child grows up with low self-esteem
• Parent becomes socially isolated
• Parent becomes expert at making excuses

Don't worry; there's help. Treatment Options are available.

Or, if you're feeling particularly brave, you can try to talk it out with a professional.

Or, you know what? Just pretend you're a normal parent and normalize your behavior.

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