It is very common for one or both parents in a…
““It is very common for one or both parents in a dysfunctional marriage to bond inappropriately with one of their children. The parents use the child to meet their emotional needs.””
About This Quote
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Parents may inappropriately rely on a child for emotional support, harming family health.
In simple terms: Parents misuse child for emotional needs.
Set healthy boundaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- parenting workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries are needed in your family?
- How can you support a child without overdependence?
Changing entrenched patterns is difficult.