Special Snowflakes: Why Some Kids Think They Are Exceptional

Monday, March 23, 2015 - 09:40 in Psychology & Sociology

Narcissistic children feel superior to others, believe they are entitled to privileges and crave admiration from others. When they don’t get the admiration they want, they may lash out aggressively.Why do some children become narcissistic, whereas others develop more modest views of themselves? We have undertaken research into this question and we found socialization plays a significant role. read more

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