Life Is narcissism genetic? Narcissists are made, not born. How to keep your kid from becoming one. August 1, 2023August 3, 2023 Charles Trepany, USA TODAY Comments Off on Is narcissism genetic? Narcissists are made, not born. How to keep your kid from becoming one. How does someone become a narcissist? Mental health experts say the seeds get sowed in childhood. Here's how.