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central narrative of one’s experience of being parented
The complexity of parental relationships significantly shapes an individual's self-perception and emotional struggles. In this case, a beautiful family dynamic coexists with the parents' fear of their child, leading to an environment where the child feels overly protected yet misunderstood. This protective instinct, instead of fostering security, incites self-doubt and fear within the child, culminating in a lifelong quest for self-acceptance. The constant internal questioning of one's worth, epitomized by 'Am I bad?', highlights the profound impact of parental fears on the child's identity formation.