Having good self-esteem is very important for personal and professional success. But being a narcissist can be destructive to your relationships, and to children raised by a narcissistic parent.
One article discusses the negative traits that may contribute to society's lack of empathy for others.
Father’s effect on a child’s self-confidence
When children are born to narcissistic parents, they may feel the need to achieve higher standards than the ones set by their parents. This can make them lack self-esteem and confidence because the standards are too difficult for them to reach.
Child's lifelong challenge
Researchers have found that people who grow up with narcissistic parents are always seeking approval from others, and will most likely not be able to handle rejection.
common traits of a narcissistic father
Narcissistic parents are more likely to insult you and exaggerate their achievements. These parents make it so that their children feel insignificant or like nothing. It is a great burden on the child, who lives in the shadow of those parental expectations with no way to prove themselves.
What a child may acquire from a narcissistic father
With every child, parents provide support, but sometimes children with narcissistic parents need even more support. They depend often on their parents, feel the need to ask their parents about everything, and have their dad’s decisions be more influential than their own.
Consider these traits a child might acquire from an abusive father
It is common for children of narcissists to become manipulators, as the narcissistic parents may have groomed the child to use their words to attract people. The manipulation can become prevalent over time.