**Parents who are emotionally immature, on the other hand, are so self- preoccupied that they don’t notice their children’s inner experiences. In addition, they discount feelings, and they fear emotional intimacy. They’re uncomfortable with their own emotional needs and therefore have no idea how to offer support at an emotional level. Such parents may even become nervous and angry if their children get upset, punishing them instead of comforting them. These reactions shut down children’s instinctive urge to reach out, closing the door to emotional contact. --s 250 --v 5 --q 2** - Image #1 <@472139139936944139>
Parents who are emotionally immature, on the other hand, are so self preoccupied that they dont notice their childrens inner experiences. In addition, they discount feelings, and they fear emotional intimacy. Theyre uncomfortable with their own emotional needs and therefore have no idea how to offer support at an emotional level. Such parents may even become nervous and angry if their children get upset, punishing them instead of comforting them. These reactions shut down childrens instinctive urge to reach out, closing the door to emotional contact.