A parent comes to define his own sense of self-worth in terms of the success and failure of his son or daughter.

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The defined situation is an example of the reversed-dependency trap, where the parent's sense of self-worth is dependent on the child's performance. This is not a desirable situation as it can put unnecessary pressure on the child and negatively impact their relationship. While it may occur in sports, it is not unique to the sporting world.

A Parent Comes to Define His Own Sense of Self-Worth