Penelope has low self-esteem and is unhappy. she appears to be anxious around her peers and has few friends. it is most likely that she grew up in a home with parents who were

It is most likely that she grew up in a home with parents who were authoritarian. Parents of this type are those who has high demands to their children but has low responsiveness. They would have very high expectations but would almost not have any feedback and response on the achievement of their children. Parents would likely to nag and yell instead of encouraging and praising their children. The effect of this style would be that children would associate being successful and obedient to love, would act shy and fearful around other people, have low self-esteem and have difficulty in social situations.