Why do people crave the approval of an abusive or narcissistic parent? And what can they do about it?
- Written by: Gery Karantzas, Professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
In the phenomenally successful TV show Succession, wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequently cruel to his adult children. He insults them, pits them against each other and can be cold or menacing. Despite the years of torment, the Roy children clearly crave their father’s approval.
The show highlights a struggle some...
