Visualizing the Impact of Neglectful Parenting By Maria Schmeeckle : Emotional Responses
Outrage Response – Depicts a child’s intense emotional reaction to neglectful or inconsistent parenting, emphasizing the psychological impact on self-regulation.
Reckless Response – Illustrates impulsive or risk-taking behavior as a coping mechanism developed in response to neglect or trauma.
Respect Response – Shows how children may suppress true feelings and adhere strictly to external expectations in search of approval.
Fear Response – Captures anxiety and hyper-vigilance in a child navigating unpredictable or harsh parental behavior.
Compound Problems – Visualizes the intersection of multiple developmental challenges, showing how early neglect compounds later emotional and behavioral difficulties.
-8 Historical Influences – Three images exploring the societal, cultural, and familial contexts that shape parenting styles and childhood development over time.
Spot Illustrations – Parenting Types & Story Arc
1–5. Authoritarian Story – A series of five spot illustrations following the journey of a girl raised under an authoritarian parenting style, highlighting the characteristics of each parenting type and their effect on her growth, choices, and emotional development.
