Is Your Daughter Irritable? Understanding 'Elder Daughter Syndrome' and Its Impact
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News18•01-02-2026, 17:38
Is Your Daughter Irritable? Understanding 'Elder Daughter Syndrome' and Its Impact
- •Elder Daughter Syndrome (EDS) is a mental health condition where older daughters unconsciously inherit excessive family responsibilities from childhood.
- •EDS can lead to premature loss of childhood, depression, irritability, and loneliness due to parental expectations and financial burdens.
- •Poor parenting, including imposing excessive responsibilities and high expectations on the eldest child, is identified as a main cause of EDS.
- •Symptoms include anxiety, being overly responsible, expressing parental emotions, lack of childhood experiences, guilt, and difficulty setting boundaries.
- •Experts advise parents to be more caring, avoid discrimination, and allow children to enjoy their childhood, seeking professional help if needed.
Why It Matters: Elder Daughter Syndrome highlights the mental health risks of excessive responsibilities placed on eldest daughters.
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