Contents:
- Medical Video: Jordan Peterson - The Tragic Story of the Man-Child
- Get to know what Peter Pan syndrome is
- Signs of men having Peter Pan syndrome
Medical Video: Jordan Peterson - The Tragic Story of the Man-Child
Those of you who like fantasy fiction films or books must be familiar with the character Peter Pan, a boy who can't grow up. Well it turns out, we can also find Peter Pan in the real world. Maybe a male friend or even your partner. In the medical world, adult men who are childish to an unnatural level are called having Peter Pan syndrome. Curious? Consider the following review.
Get to know what Peter Pan syndrome is
Adult men should be able to live independently and not depend on others. However, men with Peter Pan syndrome have the opposite nature. They do not behave according to their age; tend to not be independent and very childish, just like Peter Pan in fiction. There are many designations for this syndrome, such as king baby or little prince syndrome.
Childishness is certainly not only owned by men. Some adult women may also be childish. Even so, Peter Pan syndrome is more prevalent in men because psychologists argue that adult men tend to have greater responsibilities, such as being the head of the household or making a living.
Factors that cause a person to have Peter Pan syndrome is the wrong way of looking at themselves and their surroundings. Reporting from Science Daily, generally, parenting parents who are too protective can cause children to grow up with this syndrome. They feel that growing up must bear great responsibility, must be able to make commitments with themselves and others, and face more difficult life challenges.
Feelings of anxiety, fear, inadequacy, and insecurity make them want to protect themselves by behaving like little children. It is this heavy mental pressure that might trigger a sense of "wanting to escape from responsibility" and make someone want to go back to childhood that does not have the burden of life.
Although related to psychological problems, this syndrome does not include an official diagnosis of mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
Signs of men having Peter Pan syndrome
Reporting from Psychology Today, Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci.Ph.D., lecturer in philosophy at Miami University, explained theresome characteristics that indicate a man has this syndrome, namely:
- Tend to behave like a child, teenager, or a person who is younger than his age. Usually, people with this syndrome also make friends with younger people.
- Always depend on others and bother other people. Expect to always be protected and obeyed by all his requests. Fear and have excessive worries when doing everything yourself.
- Cannot maintain stable long-term relationships, especially romance. Its childish nature sometimes makes couples uncomfortable. In addition, people with this syndrome find it difficult to be romantic and choose a younger partner.
- Afraid to commit or promise something, whether in a love or work relationship.
- Less responsible for work or managing finances. Always prioritizing personal interests, especially for his own satisfaction and kindness.
- Do not want to admit mistakes and bestow them on others so it is difficult to self-introspection.
Not all men with Peter Pan syndrome have the same symptoms, making it difficult to identify. Further examination is needed, not only for patients, but also for those around them. Because patients often do not realize and feel as if they are fine. Need proper care to change the behavior of patients and people around patients in dealing with it.
