A child who becomes the object of a parent's projection becomes the one most attached to the parents and the one with the least amount of self-differentiation.

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When a parent uses their child as a vessel for their own emotions or expectations, it can lead to enmeshment and the child having a weak sense of self. This can result in the child being overly attached to the parents and having difficulty establishing their own identity.

A Child Who Becomes the Object of a Parent's Projection