The teenage stage is a difficult stage to
deal with as your kids are growing up and have a high self-opinion. The
changing behaviour and perception could lead them to be something different
from what they have been all these years.
Do not worry if your teen’s behaviour is
bordering on narcissism, but take some tips from us at The Assisted Learning Centre and deal with them.
Here are a few of the most common signs
that will tell you whether or not your teen is turning into a narcissist:
1. He
or She feels they are better than Everyone Else:
It is a classic sign that signals towards
narcissism. Your teen may genuinely believe that he or she is better than
everyone else, but it may not have anything to do with their personal
achievements.
In many cases, they get this feeling due to
lifestyle factors, such as the locality you live, the car you or your teen
drives, the type of clothes or brands that your teen wears, and the things your
teen owns.
2.
Exaggerate their Abilities:
Your teen may start bragging to friends
about the many talents or gifts he or she has. For instance, they may tell
friends that no one can sing or dance as gracefully as they can do. Your teen
may start believing in the exaggerated version of themself.
3.
Expect Praise from Everyone:
Whether or not your teen truly deserves to
be honoured, they start expecting it as a natural reaction. Your teen may not
have done anything out of the ordinary that deserves appreciation, but may
still get offended if no one says good things.
4.
Not giving a thought to others’ Emotions:
While your teen is constantly looking for
praise and laurel, he or she may fail to recognize the emotions that others go
through. It can turn into a situation where your teen gets selfish and worries
only about themself. Anything that is not directly related to him or her
becomes unimportant.
5.
Look down upon ‘Inferior’ People:
Your teen may not be as good as he or she
thinks to be, but will have a negative opinion on those whom they perceive to
be inferior. Your teenager may also be outright rude to them.
6.
Difficulty in Maintaining Relationships:
If your teen keeps changing his friends or
partners frequently, it could be due to his or her narcissistic attitude. When
your teen treats others as inferior, but expects admiration and praise it could
wreak havoc in any relationship.
7.
Think that they already know everything:
Your teen will refuse to learn anything new
as he or she feels that there is nothing new to learn. Your teen will have a
distorted sense of intelligence and intellect, and do not want to learn
anything from anyone.
Many teens trend towards narcissism, but
eventually come out of it. As a parent, you will have to make sure that you
provide constant support and the right guidance for your children to avoid any behavioural
problems.
Comments
Post a Comment