One of the most important symptoms of pathological narcissism (the Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is grandiosity. Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect of the narcissist’s personality. They are the reason that the narcissist feels entitled to...
Homeschooling is slowly becoming a trend for some families. It has many advantages, from the academic, social, moral to the religious point of view while several parents cite other child-centered reasons (like their childrens health or safety). These reasons (or a combination of them) have been...
The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors.
The Gladiators From History To Movies
In history, there are few topics that are more interesting than the...
Schooling at home is called homeschooling. This is where children are educated at home, either by their parents, or by private tutors. Homeschooling has become popular these days especially with kids whose parents have a shifting job. This is more convenient, as shifting schools is not only a...
SAT registration is not difficult, but it has to be done on time and correctly, or certain fees may apply. The process is simpler in the past, and most SAT registration can be done via mail or on the web. If you register online, you can choose the date the test center that suits you best, just...
The Encyclopaedia Britannica (1999 edition) defines empathy as:
“The ability to imagine oneself in anther’s place and understand the other’s feelings, desires, ideas, and actions. It is a term coined in the early 20th century, equivalent to the German Einfhlung and...
Digital technology has opened up great opportunities not only for the printing industry but also for art schools. Digital technology has improved tremendously the way art is created. It has made designing an easier job. Some of the worlds greatest works of art are easily reproduced having the...
As you know, school house teachers prepare for their career path through many hours of course work, methodology classes, and student teaching before they begin teaching school. So how in the world could a parent without such training and preparations expect to be able to successfully home school...
Nature vs Nurture theories have wasted a lot of energy of human beings. Plato is considered first to realize that you are made of not only flesh but also an intellectual soul.
The issue may be much older
In Greek Mythology, when gods created man, they endowed him with divinity....
It has been 30 years since I was a high school senior, but I had to take the SATs just as 11th and 12th graders do now. I did okay, but not good enough to get into my two first choice schools. Back then, I blamed the SATs and called them unfair, but life went on. I graduated happily in four...
What is the Difference between Healthy Narcissism and the Pathological Kind?
In my book “Malignant Self Love – Narcissism Revisited”, I define pathological narcissism as:
“(A) life-long pattern of traits and behaviors which signify infatuation and obsession...
In the 1920’s, there was a big sensation in the US. Two sisters had photographed fairies flying around flowers in their garden. It was an unbelievable event. The two gave interviews and talked stuff. It was after more than sixty years that one sister revealed the whole thing was a hoax....