When Parents Make Their Kids Their Emotional Partner |
Parents in the midst of separation, divorce, a crumbling marriage or being lonely are susceptible to sharing too much with their children, making their child their confidant, and/or leaning on their child for emotional support. Parents who foster this dynamic typically do so unintentionally; they do not realize the impact of their behavior and do not intend to hurt their children. Despite intent, the child becomes a parent/adult in that role, and loses some aspects of their childhood. Children put in this position may feel special or privileged because the parent is sharing adult information with them and/or is looking to them for support. However, the child’s needs are ignored because the parent places their emotional needs first, often unwittingly.
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