# How Your Parents' Treatment Still Affects You

> A new study shows childhood parenting styles shape adult personality traits like narcissism and manipulation.
- Title: How Your Parents' Treatment Still Affects You · Psychologies
- Summary: A new study shows childhood parenting styles shape adult personality traits like narcissism and manipulation. Overindulgence in childhood correlates with…
- Keywords: triade noire, childhood, parenting, narcissism, manipulation, social skills, praise, indulgence, Parents', Treatment, Still, Affects
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/famille/grandir/La-facon-dont-vos-parents-vous-ont-traite-peut-encore-apparaitre-aujourdhui-dans-ces-3-reactions-que-vous-ne-reliez-peut-etre-pas-a-votre-enfance-631224
- Author: Bokhobza Olivia
- Published: 2026-09-20T21:03:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: triade noire, childhood, parenting, narcissism, manipulation, social skills, praise, indulgence
## Childhood Indulgence
Overindulgence during childhood links to negative traits like narcissism and manipulation.

> This study shows that excessive praise and indulgence can lead to negative personality traits.
## Specific Praise Matters
Targeted praise during childhood builds stronger social skills and self-confidence.

> Offering children positive feedback without overindulgence creates better social outcomes.
## Triade Noire Traits
The triade noire includes narcissism, manipulation, and lack of empathy in adult behavior.

> The triade noire concept was introduced by Delroy Paulhus and Kevin Williams in the early 2000s.
## Parenting Impact
Childhood experiences with parents shape adult personality traits significantly.

> The study found that specific praise during childhood correlates with positive social outcomes.
## Key Finding
Excessive indulgence in childhood correlates with negative personality traits.

> Overindulgence leads to more narcissism and ego in adulthood.
## Key takeaway

Overindulgence in childhood correlates with negative traits; specific praise builds healthier social skills.