Review article
https://doi.org/10.32728/mo.18.2.2023.07
EDUCATION IN THE AGE OF NARCISSISM
Željka Pintar
; Kindergarten Kustošija in Zagreb
Abstract
The paper discusses the general characteristics of the modern West. Reference is
made to indications of collective narcissism in its features. The features of the education
of Western individuals were observed, emphasizing the developmental inadequacy
of their approach. Namely, in order to mature as a person, it is necessary to accept
necessary narcissistic injuries, while maintaining a healthy self-esteem. By preventing
the encounter with discomfort, the permissive educational culture of the West
invalidates the child emotionally. Constantly cheered up, it suppresses the experience
of disappointment. Obscured experiences make it impossible for him to meet the
environment. Distrustful of the world, and social by nature, the child shyly withdraws
from others. By self-sufficient self-isolation, protective psychological defenses (especially
narcissistic ones), it maintains the false integrity of a fragile personality.
Keywords
narcissism; education; the West
Hrčak ID:
318379
URI
Publication date:
26.6.2024.
Visits: 0 *