Here are 5 signs of a narcissistic parent ⬆️ ​ A narcissistic parent is self-absorbed and often lacks the empathy to raise a child. Narcissistic parents control their children through coercion and emotional abuse. Their control negatively impacts the psychological development of their children, including their emotions, behaviours and attitudes. ​ In a narcissistic parenting relationship, the child’s emotional needs are often unmet because the narcissistic parent is preoccupied with having their