Scientists from the European University of Rome have found that children of intrusive and controlling parents are prone to developing anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety disorder. Research results published at Science Direct.
The controlling parent wants to be aware of all events that occur in the child’s life. Such a father or mother is distinguished by his severity, intrusiveness, intolerance of other people’s opinions and unwillingness to recognize the child’s independence even in cases where his son or daughter is separated from childhood.
Scientists conducted a study involving more than 700 Italian men and women aged 18-77. The researchers collected information about participants’ mental health and asked them to fill out surveys to screen for body dysmorphic disorder, intensity of parental supervision, and exposure to various childhood traumas.
It turns out that excessive involvement of the father or mother in the child’s life is associated with an increased risk of developing body dysmorphic disorder – a mental disorder in which a person is preoccupied with imaginary flaws in his appearance. In addition, this education method increases the likelihood of anorexia and bulimia during adolescence and adulthood. Overprotection can also trigger anxiety disorder, an illness characterized by constant worry.
Researchers explained that excessive criticism from parents leads to the development of various complexes in the child. At the same time, excessive guardianship deprives him of the ability to make independent decisions and feel in control of his own life.
previously psychologist said Russians should not communicate with children.
Source: Gazeta
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