From difficulties to deal with mental health challenges to the nervous system being dysregulated, here are a few ways by
From difficulties to deal with mental health challenges to the nervous system being dysregulated, here are a few ways by which scapegoating can impact a child.
Scapegoating is a normal procedure in dysfunctional homes where the child or the caregiver is bullied or cold criticised for family problems. This can further impact the way they look at themselves. "The bully tends to have many underlying challenges, including stress, anger, shame & pain which they project onto others. This brings the bully a tiny bit of relief but never resolves their own issues. The bully can be a parent, a sibling, extended family member. The bully may also turn other family members against the scapegoat, amplifying the pain & suffering. This might look like there being a favoured child, and pitting this child against the scapegoat," wrote therapist Lauren Baird.(Unsplash)
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When a child grows up in a home where they are constantly made to feel that they are the bad one, the nervous system goes into the survival mode. (Unsplash)
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The dysregulated nervous system gets stuck in the fight or flight or freeze or fawn mode – this further triggers the stress hormones and makes it difficult for children to focus on their studies or engage in relationships outside their family. (Unsplash)
The children constantly believe that they are imperfect and flawed. This further makes them turn to coping strategies such as people pleasing behaviours. (Unsplash)
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Harsh self-criticism, low self-esteem and toxic shame are some of the seeds of mental health challenges that get planted in a child from an early age due to scapegoating. (Unsplash)
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Every year, the crème de la crème of the celebrity world attends the Met Gala. Each year, there's a particular theme that somewhat determines what they wear to the gala. The 2025 Met Gala's theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating Black dandyism on the red carpet. The style mostly includes sharp tailoring, patterns, a monochromatic palette, statement accessories, and cultural references. Let’s take a look at which A-listers turned heads this year with their ‘weird outfits' and who all completely missed the assignment.
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In a fashion moment that perfectly blended old-world charm with contemporary elegance, Ananya Panday turned heads at the Chanel Cruise 2025/26 show that was held at the breathtaking Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
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Chanel took Ananya Panday on a glamorous holiday to Lake Como, Italy. The actor is staying at the luxurious Villa D'Este. She has been sharing pictures from her getaway, and they are gorgeous.
