It is what leads them to being so attracted to, and so eager to please such toxic people.

Not everyone that had such a dysfunctional father turns out that way- but far too many do.

Two of my childhood friends had such a family life, both were lost to the cult of Trump... and the way they talked about him made it clear exactly what that sick attraction was rooted in...

They wanted a strong authoritarian that was on THEIR side, that would tell them how great they were, and would bully and abuse others on their behalf.... instead of busting their lip in front of their friends for loading the dishwasher wrong- true story.