A psychologist has opened up about the four types of ‘emotionally immature parent’ – and it’s proven to be an eye- (or should we say, ear-) opening listen.

Dr Lindsay Gibson, a clinical psychologist, sat down with journalist Tamsen Fadal to discuss ‘emotionally immature parents’ – and the four “types” she’s identified.

What are emotionally immature parents?

There are a few definitions knocking around. The American Psychological Association describes emotional immaturity as “a tendency to express emotions without restraint or disproportionately to the situation”.

‘Emotionally immature parents’ don’t recognise their struggles with emotion regulation, which has a knock-on effect on their children well into adulthood – and can make it hard to maintain relationships with them.

They might find it difficult to manage stress, or display extreme and inconsistent behaviour.

Yet this immaturity often comes from a place of trauma........

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