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Parental characteristics

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These are generalisations, but helpful features may be as follows:

  • concrete thinking and poor planning ability, and low intellect combined with lack of knowledge, judgement and motivation
  • severe depression/neurotic disorders or substance abuse
  • angry, hostile mothers who feel persecuted by infants
  • chaotic lives and relationships
  • chronic medical problems
  • substance abuse

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