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