Multi-generational Narcissism

How does narcissism get passed down in families? It is a pattern of coping that can be perpetuated for generations unless someone breaks the chain. 

Here is how a narcissistic parent trains their child to meet their needs:

• When the child is an infant, before they develop any sense of self, confidence in themselves, or a support network, the undermining begins.
• The child is kept completely dependent on only the narcissistic parent to meet their needs
• The child is never allowed to feel secure since that would empower them
• The child's needs are not recognized, nor met promptly
• The child is constantly reminded that expressing their needs is "selfish" and told that they should be ashamed