"High neuroticism" refers to having a strong tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anxiety and moodiness. People with high neuroticism may easily get upset or worried about things that others may find less concerning. Full definition
Parents with high neuroticism scores were characterized by low psychosocial functioning, poor parenting, more dependent stressful life events, and the use of more emotion - focused and less task - oriented coping skills. (cambridge.org)
The impact of high neuroticism in parents on children's psychosocial functioning in a population at high risk for major affective disorder: A family — environmental pathway of intergenerational risk (cambridge.org)
Relations between shyness and certain indices of maladjustment were stronger among children with mothers characterized by higher neuroticism, BIS sensitivity, and an overprotective parenting style, and weaker for mothers characterized by high agreeableness and an authoritative parenting style. (link.springer.com)