Dr. Sage discusses “eggshell parenting,” where emotionally unsafe behaviors create hypervigilance and a belief in the absence of safety in relationships. Eggshell parents exhibit unpredictable, emotionally dangerous behaviors such as yelling, blame, and shame. Children of such parents often experience anxiety and lack of trust, leading to isolation. This parenting style, categorized as authoritarian, creates a trauma bond and a mix of good and bad love for the child. Threats and unfair castigation are common, stemming from parents’ lack of emotional awareness. Children of eggshell parents may adopt similar parenting styles unless they actively seek healing and change.
Psychologist explains ‘eggshell parenting’ and how it impacts kids during their formative years
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