Anal Stage - Anal Retentive

Anal Retentive

The negative reactions from their parents, such as early or harsh toilet training, can lead the child to become anal-retentive personality. If the parents tried forcing the child to learn to control their bowel movements, the child may react by deliberately holding back in rebellion. They will form into an adult who hates mess, is obsessively tidy, punctual, and respectful to authority. These adults can sometimes be stubborn and be very careful over their money.

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