FranklinCovey On Leadership Lindsay Gibson: Emotionally Immature Parents
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Nov 24, 2023 Lindsay Gibson, author of 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents,' discusses the impact of emotionally immature parents on children. She emphasizes the need for self-connection and setting boundaries. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their upbringing and how it affects their relationships. They also explore challenges in parenting and recognizing patterns from childhood experiences in adult relationships.
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Small Moments Build Emotional Intimacy
- Emotional intimacy is built from small moments of mutual noticing, not constant deep disclosure.
- Lindsay Gibson says tiny shared experiences and timely noticing create a sense of being seen.
A Child Alone By The Moving Truck
- Rhonda stood by a moving truck at seven and felt utterly alone despite being with her family.
- She believed she had to cope alone because her parents were unavailable and she couldn't ask questions.
Kids Learn To Bury Their Feelings
- Children of emotionally immature parents learn to deprioritize their own feelings to avoid disturbing the parent.
- Gibson says self-reflection distinguishes parents who can change from those unlikely to recognize their role.