One of the most harmful yet often unintentional ways parents hurt their children is by gaslighting them, which is defined as “a form of psychological and emotional manipulation that leaves its victims doubting themselves and their own perceptions of reality.” This can often lead to a lot of emotional baggage their children will be left to unpack even well into their adulthood.

Want to learn more about gaslighting? We also made a video on the phrases someone who gaslight would say:    • 7 Phrases People Who Gaslight Say  

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References:
Hightower, E. (2017). An exploratory study of personality factors related to psychological abuse and gaslighting (Doctoral dissertation, William James College).
Portnow, K. E. (1997). Dialogues of doubt: The psychology of self-doubt and emotional gaslighting in adult women and men.
Sarkis, S. M. (2018). Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People–and Break Free. Da Capo Lifelong Books.

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