Winnicott REVEALS how fake parental presence harms your child – be truly available
Donald Winnicott argues that inadequate parenting—characterized by a lack of empathic attunement or the imposition of parental wishes—forces infants to develop a false self to comply with caregiver needs and protect their vulnerable true self. This false self acts as a compliant façade that hides a sense of emptiness and prevents the child from experiencing authentic spontaneity, ultimately leading to a loss …
