What is Peter Pan Syndrome? Here's all you need to know
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- Published: June 23, 2021 14:56
New Delhi: The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to a 23-year-old man who was accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The accused got bail by the special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. It is being reproted that hat the accused suffered from a psychological condition known as Peter Pan Syndrome.
According to Sunil Pandey’s lawyer, he suffers from ‘Peter Pan Syndrome’. It refers to the condition when grown men and women run away from their personal and professional responsibilities of adulthood. Pandey told the court that the victim’s family learnt about their relationship. But, they did not support it due to the boy’s illness and his poor background. He further alleged the girl’s family was not on good terms with the family members of the accused.
What is Peter Pan Syndrome?
This psychological condition is loosely inspired by the fictitious character of Peter Pan, a boy who never grew up into an adult.
As per Healthline, “Peter Pan syndrome,” the current name for this pattern of behavior, first appears in Dr. Dan Kiley’s 1983 book, “Peter Pan Syndrome: Men Who Have Never Grown Up.”
While there’s no actual magic preventing children from physically growing up, some adults continue to cling to the carefree days of youth and find emotional and financial responsibilities challenging well into adulthood.
Keep in mind this isn’t a recognized mental health condition. Still, many experts agree this pattern of behavior can have an impact on someone’s relationships and quality of life.
What it looks like?
Ever said, “I can’t adult today”? People with Peter Pan syndrome tend to live by this philosophy every day.
Since Peter Pan syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis, experts haven’t determined any official symptoms. Here’s some consensus on how it often plays out in relationships
It is important to note that Peter Pan Syndrome is not recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a mental health condition. Moreover, it is also not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
