The Neglectful or Uninvolved Parenting Model

Lack of attention to basic needs

This style is defined by an almost total disconnect between parents and children, where caregivers are unanimously described as unresponsive and absent.

There is a generalized lack of knowledge about the child's daily activities, homework is not supervised and time commitment is nil.

In these homes there are virtually no established rules, and the child receives negligible guidance and attention, being left at the mercy of his or her own ability to "raise him or herself."

It is important to note that neglect is not always a deliberate act; it is often the result of parents overwhelmed by mental health problems, addictions or extreme financial crises that consume all their energy.

In other cases, it is a result of ignorance about child development or a false belief that the child will be more independent if unsupervised.

Regardless of the intention, the child feels rejected and emotionally abandoned.

Seeking inappropriate role models

The aftermath of neglectful parenting profoundly impacts the identity and social behavior of the future worker.

Children who grow up in this affective vacuum often deal with severe self-confidence problems and persistent insecurity in their personal abilities.

Academically, their performance tends to be poor and, upon reaching adulthood, they present the lowest indices of happiness and subjective well-being.

A characteristic tendency of these profiles is the anxious search for figures to replace parental absence, which often leads them to adopt inappropriate or harmful behavioral models outside the family nucleus.

At work, these individuals may show extreme difficulties in establishing loyal ties with the organization or may be vulnerable to negative influences from toxic informal groups.

The original feeling of rejection translates into a distrustful personality that requires intense human development interventions to successfully integrate into collaborative teams.

Summary

This style defines a total disconnection where caregivers are absent and do not supervise the child's activities. The child is left at the mercy of his or her own parenting ability.

Individuals often deal with severe self-confidence problems and persistent insecurity. Upon reaching adulthood, they present the lowest rates of happiness and subjective well-being in their lives.

In the work environment, they show difficulties in establishing bonds of loyalty and are vulnerable to toxic influences. They require intense human development interventions to successfully integrate into collaborative teams.