Are You Suffering From Parental Gaslighting?

  “You don’t have any problems, it’s me, your dad that has all the worry”. “It’s your fault that mom’s in a bad mood, you’re so naughty”. “There’s nothing wrong with you, you’re just a whinger”. These are just a few small examples of how parents can override their child’s will, identity, and emotions. It’s a cruel phenomenon, but sadly common. We often link the practice of gaslighting to romantic relationships. However, there’s a hidden and silent reality that occurs on a daily basis. It involves the parents who deploy sophisticated manipulation techniques on their children, instilling in them many…