Do You Have A Narcissistic Parent Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 7472 | Updated: May 17, 2024
1. Do you feel your parents are confining you at home even when they do not need to?

Yes, this happens a lot
No, they do not confine me, but there are rules
Sometimes
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Do You Have a Narcissistic Parent Quiz
Narcissism is a mental disorder in which a person's personality is shaped inwardly. This means that the person is so consumed by themselves that they try to attune everything to their needs. Only a psychiatrist can diagnose this personality disorder.... see more
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2. Have your parents ever been violent in any way with you?

Yes, but not anymore
No, they have never been violent
Yes, they still are 
3. Does your parent(s) support you in times of need? 

No, I am on my own 
Yes, they do
Rarely
4.  Are any of your parents addicted to some substance?

Yes, and they are really bad at hiding
Yes, but they are trying hard to quit
I do not know
5. Have they ever tried or blackmailed you sometimes to get things done according to their wishes?

No, they do not
Yes, sometimes 
Yes, all the time 
6. Do your parents brag about grandiose accomplishments like extraordinary wealth or acquiring large properties?

Yes, but quite rarely
Yes, they are obsessed
Not really
7. Do they appear extremely stubborn and show a lack of empathy for certain situations in your life?

No, but they can be firm at times
Yes, they do
Sometimes
8. Do they hate listening to you talk about freedom, independence and self-sufficiency?

 Yes, they quickly change the topic
Yes, but I think they mean well
No, they encourage me to be independent 
9. Do they react very aggressively when you blame them for something or mention a small mistake they may have made?

Yes, they get extremely defensive
Yes, but they try to change
No, but it gets tense when I say something like that
10. Do you think you may have low self-esteem or feel unusually depressed these days? 

Yes, it is a struggle
I think I do
Sometimes
11. How does your parent respond when you achieve something significant?

They take credit for my achievements
They congratulate me but quickly shift the focus back to themselves
They genuinely celebrate my success and encourage me
12. How does your parent react to criticism or disagreement?

They become extremely defensive and may lash out or belittle me
They seem annoyed but usually let it go after a while
They listen and try to understand my perspective, even if they disagree
13. How often does your parent recognize and validate your feelings?

Rarely, they usually dismiss or ignore my feelings
Sometimes, but it often feels superficial or forced
Regularly, they make an effort to understand and acknowledge how I feel
14. How does/do your parent/s handle their own mistakes or failures?

They rarely admit their mistakes and may even blame others instead
They may admit them reluctantly but still try to justify their actions
They own up to their mistakes and learn from them
15. How does your parent discuss their life and experiences with you?

They often exaggerate or lie to make themselves look better
They share their experiences but it's usually about their own interests
They share honestly and encourage me to share my experiences too
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