Growing up in an insecure household, where love is scarce and emotions go unacknowledged, profoundly impacts a child's mental well-being. To navigate these challenging conditions and cultivate resilience, children frequently adopt four defence mechanisms offering short-term relief but carrying potential long-term implications: fostering optimistic future outlooks, internalizing justifications, self-blame, and normalizing negative behaviours. These mechanisms significantly influence a child's emotional equilibrium and social connections, often persisting into adulthood. Below, explore a comprehensive breakdown of these coping mechanisms and their detrimental effects.