Rachel Haack discusses the impact of the term 'Emotionally Immature Parent,' popularized by Lindsay Gibson's book. While it resonates with many seeking validation regarding painful parental relationships, Haack emphasizes that this term is not a clinically recognized diagnosis. She notes the importance of addressing how such unscientific concepts shape people's self-understanding and family dynamics, urging caution in using non-validated assessment tools to label parents based on their children's experiences.
when something unscientific starts to shape how people understand themselves and their families, we don’t get to shrug it off just because it’s inconvenient.
'Emotionally Immature Parent' is not a diagnosis... It doesn’t exist in any psychological taxonomy. Gibson coined the term based on her own observations.
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