Similar to toxic mothers, toxic fathers view their children as extensions of themselves. They do not see or validate their children as unique or separate individuals with their own thoughts, minds, or needs. They are fathers who live from a weak sense of self and use their poisonous behaviors to overcompensate for their deep insecurities. They view their children as perfect, dependent, and vulnerable people to manipulate. And like toxic mothers, toxic fathers come in various shapes and sizes.
