When a narcissist is around children, they unleash their darkness, fully manifest their true evil selves without limitations, and exploit these innocent beings by unleashing their inner demons. They prove themselves to be predators devoid of empathy. They play mind games that these poor souls do not have the skills or capabilities to recognize, making it extremely difficult for them to survive the abuse.
Number One: Narcissists Turn Children into Mini Adults
Narcissists turn children into mini adults by burdening them with responsibilities they may not be ready to handle. What responsibilities am I referring to? Emotional, physical, psychological, and mental responsibilities—such as turning a child into a mediator, therapist, or confidante, or using them for physical labor.
I have personally experienced this. For my mother, I was the ultimate therapist, absorbing her pain like a sponge. She shared secrets about my father that I shouldn’t have known, crying and complaining without taking action. I was also a mediator, tasked with helping them reconcile, begging them to settle their conflicts for our sake. I was a confidant, expected to keep secrets from the other party. For physical labor, my father used me like a donkey, demanding continuous work in the kitchen garden. We were not allowed to play or have “me time,” no matter how hot it was or how tired we felt. At the end of the day, we had to beg him for just an hour of play.
The painful truth is that when raised by a narcissistic parent, your childhood is lost. You never experience a happy childhood; they steal your innocence, creativity, and everything you should enjoy as a child. People often say, “Oh, you are so mature for your age. How do you know so much?” Well, I have been through hell—something I never wished for. This is why I had to grow up quickly. They turn you into a mini adult; you may be living in a child’s body, but you have the brain of an adult. You learn to understand complex subjects and pick up emotions, even when you lack the vocabulary for them. This is an adaptation—survival. You become your parent’s caretaker, and as crazy as it sounds, they turn into your child because they don’t act like a parent.
Number Two: Differential Treatment of Children by Narcissists
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