Narcissism Glossary
A parent's dreams loaded onto the child (vicarious living)
👤 Projecting one's unfulfilled ambitions and desires onto a child or partner — invading their autonomous life and demanding achievement. Rather than guessing motives, look at the behavior: overriding the person's aptitudes, refusals, and choices to decide their path and their goals for them.
Often seen in situations like these
👩⚕️ The child says they want a different path; the push toward medical school continues.
👑 The child's success gets claimed as the parent's own — and every school and career choice draws interference.
👑 The child's success gets claimed as the parent's own — and every school and career choice draws interference.
When this happens, try this
💡 Hearing a parent's expectations and being required to live them are different things. After weighing your aptitudes, circumstances, and responsibilities, the final choice can be yours.