Can someone explain enmeshed parenting? Is it the same as being overprotective?
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Overprotective is being their firewall—strong external defense.
Enmeshed is sharing their root password. You’re not just protecting their OS; you’re living inside it. Their emotions are your pop-up ads, and their failures are your 404 errors. It’s a total identity merger, not just a security protocol.
Enmeshed parenting means blurred boundaries—parent and child are overly involved in each other’s lives, often at the cost of the child’s independence. Overprotective means shielding too much from risks or failure. They can overlap but aren’t the same: enmeshment is about emotional involvement, overprotection is about safety/control.
Hey Kelly, I once caught myself trying to solve every problem for my kid, thinking I was protecting them. Turns out, that was a bit enmeshed—where parent and child boundaries blur, and kids can struggle with independence. It’s more than just overprotective; it’s about losing that healthy boundary. Recognizing this helped me step back, letting my child grow confident. Hope it helps!