October 2017 PMID 23840325

My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child.

Eddie Brummelman, Sander Thomaes, Meike Slagt, Geertjan Overbeek, Bram Orobio de Castro, Brad J Bushman

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Mentions

40
Peak: 2 in Oct 2019
across 6 sources since Oct 2019

Extended reach

226,457
potential audience

Total likes

4,096

Video views

102,707

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Oct 2019 – Sep 2023

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

This collection of social discussions reflects a strong recognition that parents often project their unrealized ambitions onto their children, exemplified by comments like 'Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta,' which underscores the pervasive nature of this issue. The tone is somewhat critical and concerned, emphasizing the emotional and developmental implications for children and highlighting the ongoing societal relevance of the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the idea that parents transfer their unfulfilled ambitions onto their children, with some explicitly supporting or validating this concept.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly resonates with many, especially with comments citing real-world examples and reflecting concern, showing high engagement and curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments like 'Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta' demonstrate users actively analyzing and discussing the dynamics involved, indicating moderate and thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight societal and parental influences, the overall influence on readers seems moderate, as they promote awareness but don’t propose significant changes or solutions.

Abstract in brief

  • Parents often transfer their own unfulfilled ambitions onto their children, especially when they see their child as part of themselves rather than as a separate individual.
  • When parents view their child as an extension of themselves, their child's achievements may serve as a substitute for the parents' own unmet goals.
  • The experiment showed that parents who considered their child's success as a reflection of their own aspirations tend to want their child to fulfill these unachieved dreams, providing evidence that parents may live vicariously through their child's accomplishments.]

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Andy McNabb
@LogicEvidence · X

@Peter90666913 @MichaelMaus6 Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta. Mr & Mrs Greta desire their child to fulfill their own unrealized ambitions no matter what long term damage they do to the child. https://t.co/EgTyFb1QkH

Oct 5, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 513 followers View post →
Doç. Dr. Özgür Bolat
@ozgurbolat · X

@hhilow @HaberturkTV @esrtoptas https://t.co/wegIHAjqsC

Sep 9, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 119,625 followers View post →
Vanisha Sukdeo
@VanishaSukdeo · X

@Derekcrim My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child https://t.co/cfV0JYq0M9

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1,313 followers View post →
Peter
@Peter90666913 · X

RT @LogicEvidence: @Peter90666913 @MichaelMaus6 Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta. Mr & M…

Oct 6, 2019 · 1 share · 1,362 followers View post →
Mbak Wulan
@wonderwuland · X

Dilink berikut ada artikel hasil temuan yg relevan. Dibawahnya juga ada link download jurnal riset akademiknya dengan judul: My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child. https://t.co/Ylm0kP6Pq8 https://t.co/jnryDTSF9s

Jun 29, 2020 · 828 followers View post →
ParentWiser
@parentwiser · X

KAYNAKÇA: Brummelman, E., Thomaes, S., Slagt, M., Overbeek, G., de Castro, B. O., & Bushman, B. J. (2013). My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child. PLoS ONE, 8(6), e65360. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065360

Apr 19, 2021 · 104 followers View post →

All mentions

Doç. Dr. Özgür Bolat
@ozgurbolat · X

@hhilow @HaberturkTV @esrtoptas https://t.co/wegIHAjqsC

Sep 9, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 119,625 followers View post →
Vanisha Sukdeo
@VanishaSukdeo · X

@Derekcrim My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child https://t.co/cfV0JYq0M9

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1,313 followers View post →
ParentWiser
@parentwiser · X

KAYNAKÇA: Brummelman, E., Thomaes, S., Slagt, M., Overbeek, G., de Castro, B. O., & Bushman, B. J. (2013). My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child. PLoS ONE, 8(6), e65360. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0065360

Apr 19, 2021 · 104 followers View post →
Mbak Wulan
@wonderwuland · X

Dilink berikut ada artikel hasil temuan yg relevan. Dibawahnya juga ada link download jurnal riset akademiknya dengan judul: My Child Redeems My Broken Dreams: On Parents Transferring Their Unfulfilled Ambitions onto Their Child. https://t.co/Ylm0kP6Pq8 https://t.co/jnryDTSF9s

Jun 29, 2020 · 828 followers View post →
Peter
@Peter90666913 · X

RT @LogicEvidence: @Peter90666913 @MichaelMaus6 Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta. Mr & M…

Oct 6, 2019 · 1 share · 1,362 followers View post →
Andy McNabb
@LogicEvidence · X

@Peter90666913 @MichaelMaus6 Greta’s parents are trying to fulfill their unfulfilled achievements through Greta. Mr & Mrs Greta desire their child to fulfill their own unrealized ambitions no matter what long term damage they do to the child. https://t.co/EgTyFb1QkH

Oct 5, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 513 followers View post →