Shadow parenting is a prevalent issue in today's fast-paced world. The pressures of modern life, technology overload, and societal expectations contribute to emotionally distant parent-child relationships. The consequences of shadow parenting can be detrimental to a child's psychological, emotional, and social development. However, with conscious effort and a focus on meaningful connections, parents can overcome shadow parenting by prioritizing their child's emotional well-being and creating nurturing environments that foster growth, resilience, and emotional connection. Shadow parenting behavior is a complex and multifaceted issue that stems from childhood experiences of neglect and emotional unavailability. Understanding the theoretical framework underlying this behavior provides insight into the lasting effects it can have on individuals' lives. By seeking therapy, building supportive relationships, and acquiring parenting education, individuals who have grown up under the shadow parenting influence can break the cycle and create healthier and more fulfilling lives for themselves and their own families. In conclusion, shadow parenting has a significant and lasting impact on a child's psychological development. The emotional absence and neglect experienced in shadow parenting can lead to attachment issues, low self-esteem, poor emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems. These effects can extend well into adulthood, impacting individuals' ability to form secure and healthy relationships and affecting their overall psychological well-being. 

Keywords: Shadow, Parents, Psychological issue, Children mental health, Suicides, Anxiety, Helicopter parenting, Self-harm. 

Sadaf Konain Ansari has completed her Masters in Health Profession Education from Riphah International University, Islamabad and MBBS from Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She is the head of Medical Education Department of Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha, Pakistan. She has over 17 publications that have been cited over 23 times, and her publication h-index is 4. She has been serving as a Peer Reviewer member of several reputed national and international journals. She has a deep interest in undergraduate medical student’s psychology and learning abilities.