harmful parenting
[ˈhɑːrmfəl ˈpeərəntɪŋ]
noun
parentalidade prejudicial
1. parenting practices or behaviors that negatively impact a child's physical, emotional, psychological, or social well-being
Harmful parenting includes neglect, abuse, excessive criticism, and inconsistent discipline that damages a child's development.
A parentalidade prejudicial inclui negligência, abuso, crítica excessiva e disciplina inconsistente que prejudicam o desenvolvimento da criança.
2. parental conduct characterized by lack of empathy, support, or appropriate boundaries that creates psychological trauma
The therapist identified patterns of harmful parenting that contributed to the patient's anxiety disorder.
A terapeuta identificou padrões de parentalidade prejudicial que contribuíram para o transtorno de ansiedade do paciente.
The concept of 'harmful parenting' has gained significant attention in both Brazil and the USA through psychology, education, and social work fields. In Brazil, discussions about 'parentalidade prejudicial' are increasingly common in family courts, schools, and mental health contexts, reflecting growing awareness of child welfare. In the USA, the term is widely used in clinical psychology, child protection services, and parenting education programs. Both cultures increasingly recognize that toxic parenting patterns can perpetuate across generations and emphasize the importance of breaking these cycles through intervention and therapy.
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