Feelings of worthlessness

There are 4 different kinds of parenting styles that can lead to your child feeling worthless or defective.

• Authoritarian parents: they want their children to obey rules but have little time to listen to their child's feelings or needs.
• Permissive parents: They are too laid back and may let children "fend for themselves," making children feel they are not worthy of their parent's time.
• Narcissistic parents: They feel as though the world and their children revolve around them, placing their own needs and desires above those of their children.
• Perfectionist parents: They always think their children need to do better, making their children feel inadequate even after accomplishing something good.