Every parent thinks that their own child's the best, but sharing that sentiment may be doing more harm than good. A new study conducted by the University of Amsterdam has found that narcissism is an aquired trait that stems from children "internalizing parents' inflated views of them," [1] as reported in US News and World Report.

Researchers surveyed 565 children between the ages of 7 and 11, as well as their parents, and found a correlation between those moms and dads who have an inflated view of their children and those same kids expressing narcissistic tendencies. So next time you gush over what's truthfully a mediocre piece of artwork or just-OK test score, think twice. You may be overindulging an ego that doesn't need it.