The critical/harsh parent position is typically identified by the parent's rigid and rule-bound discipline along with a critical view of the child. The child's weaknesses are treated as flaws and his strengths as a simple fulfillment of what was expected.
Exposing young people to harshness, criticism, and coldness has serious psychological consequences. Affection is a key driver in most psychological operations. Children need parental affection to fuel self-liking, to facilitate risk-taking around developmentally appropriate tasks.
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