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The authoritarian style—marked by control, obedience, and repression—can have severe long-term effects. Children raised this way often view the world through a lens of power imbalance, leading to internalized oppression. They may develop feelings of insecurity, passivity, or rebellion, and struggle with depression, low self-esteem, or inability to assert boundaries.
Male children raised in such environments might internalize the idea that they must dominate others, mirroring the oppressive authority they experienced, thus perpetuating cycles of control and suppression. Conversely, female children learn to be obedient and accommodating, often leading to feelings of inadequacy or overextension. These inherited patterns hinder genuine self-expression and emotional health.