Getty Images. Most of the time, parents and children have clearly defined duties: The parent cares for the child, and the child focuses on growth and development. But sometimes these roles are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In functional and healthy families, parents and children have clearly defined roles — the parent cares for the child while the ...

Emily came to me after feeling overwhelmed by her role in her relationships and career. Growing up, Emily was the primary caretaker for her younger siblings while her parents struggled with substance ...

During a recent discussion with a leadership team, the topic of early parentification and how taking on adult responsibilities early in life can directly impact leadership style. If you’ve had to ...

Parentification, or role reversal, involves children taking on adult responsibilities. It stems from parental issues like illness or conflict. Research shows mixed outcomes; some children develop ...

URBANA, Ill. - We expect parents to always take care of their children’s physical and emotional needs. But sometimes the roles are reversed, and the child assumes responsibilities beyond what is ...

Both would wake up at 5:30 a.m. and spend an hour picking away at the seemingly endless list of chores associated with running what would eventually become a 12-person household: laundering and ...

In functional and healthy families, parents and children have clearly defined roles — the parent cares for the child while the child grows and develops. However, in some families, these roles are ...