American psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson explains what growing up with emotionally immature parents looks like, how it affects our relationships and behaviors in adulthood, and what we can do to heal.

It's a common belief that people become more responsible and selfless when they have children.

Even though the instinct to care for a child is strong, actively loving another person requires a lot of emotional work.

Growing up with an emotionally detached parent can be confusing and often leads to unresolved issues and anxiety in adulthood.

Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in individual therapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents.

In this 2015 book, Gibson explains what emotional immaturity can look like, how it affects our relationships and sense of self-worth, and what we can do as adults to heal from emotional neglect.