Why the Golden Child Disrespects the Scapegoat

05/21/23 • 11 min

Within narcissistic family units, the golden child and the scapegoat child often represent two distinct roles that emerge and persist even into adulthood.

When we talk about these family dynamics within a narcissistic family structure, it helps to bring awareness, it also may bring clarity, and it also may help us understand our own family of origin more and why things are the way they are – especially as adults.

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Within narcissistic family units, the golden child and the scapegoat child often represent two distinct roles that emerge and persist even into adulthood.

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