According to Donald Winnicott, when children act as they are expected to by others, rather than act as they want, then they may develop

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Donald Winnicott introduced the concept of the "false self" to describe a situation where individuals, starting from childhood, feel compelled to present a version of themselves that conforms to others' expectations at the expense of suppressing their genuine feelings and desires. This mechanism is developed as a protective strategy but can lead to a disconnection from the authentic or "true self."

According to Donald Winnicott, When Children Act as They Are