Manipulative Child Behaviour

Summary: The same goes for manipulative children and teenagers hiding in adult bodies.

Boundaries and parameters require enforcement for those who do not respect them, or a pattern will form.

VeryWellMind - What to Do If You or a Loved One Lack Empathy

VeryWellMind- Why Do People Blame the Victim?

Manipulative and disruptive children and adult are not the creating a bias all the time, be mindful it can trigger or be under the radar with a long play. Seeking unhealthy validation becomes a need so it is done in ways many would not think to pursue.

References:

Kenny Weiss - How To Deal With a Narcissistic Child

Chose Therapy - 15 Tips for Setting Boundaries With a Narcissist

Psychology Today - 7 Ways to Set Boundaries With Narcissists

Medical News Today - 5 tips for co-parenting with a narcissist