Common experiences of those raised by an emotionally immature caregiver

Being brought up in dysfunctional homes can affect us mentally and emotionally worse than we can know of. Often children are made to grow up in families where they are constantly pushed to the flight or fight mode, and this can affect them in a very harsh way. Addressing this, Therapist Eily H Sanders wrote, “Most simply put, it is challenging for a child to get their emotional security and regulation needs met by an emotionally immature parent; many children find the relationship with their parent to feel lonely and one sided- and even anxiety provoking.” Common experiences of those raised by an emotionally immature caregiver She further added that even though parents often meet the basic requirements such as food, shelter and providing education to the child, they lack in giving emotional support and love to them. “Here are a few common experiences shared by children who were raised by parents who didn’t have the capacity and/or education to care for emotional needs,” Emily listed the experiences faced my children who were raised by dysfunctional caregivers: Called out: Often children get called out by their emotionally immature caregivers as weak, or sensitive, for asking for affection. Failing to this, the children get called out for not making their parents happy.