parentification (0 synonym found)

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Definition of parentification:

(n) : (sociology, psychology) A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.

Definition of parentification:

(n) : (sociology, psychology) A process of role reversal whereby a child is obliged to act as a parent to its own parent or sibling.

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