Effects of Over-Control
Over-controlling behaviors from parents indicate to the child that they are in an unsafe or dangerous environment. They also communicate to the child that he/she is unable to navigate life independently or successfully without parent intervention.
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Effects of Limiting the Child's Exposure to New or Challenging Situations
Limiting a child's exposure to new or challenging situations, limits the child's opportunities to learn.
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Effects of Lack of Affection
A lack of warmth or affection communicates to the the child that he or she will not be supported in difficult circumstances and challenges.
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Effects of fear based Thinking and Behavior
The fearful behaviors and thought processes that a mother performs are thought to be mimicked by the child. This plays into the theory of how anxiety can be taught to the child by their anxious parents.
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