At a young age, children are not able to understand that the world that others experience is different from their own. Children also tend to overestimate their own abilities. A failure to outgrow these youthful characteristics might explain the development of personality disorder.

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Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others, which aligns with the described youthful characteristics.

At a Young Age, Children Are Not Able to Understand