Another toxic situation is when parents constantly compare their children. If you grew up around someone like this, you may have even developed a harsh inner critic for yourself that mirrors their impossible standards and judgments. It may seem like nothing is ever good enough for this person and their “editor-in-chief” tendencies, and they likely display signs of toxic perfectionism.
A parent who constantly criticizes everything around them is likely creating a toxic environment for the people in their life, including their children.
