Definition: Parentified Child

Parentified Child

A child who is obliged to (or has to for practical reasons) become the Parent of their Parent/s. In cases of obligation, that may be for sponsorship of their immigrant Parents if the child were born in a particular country while their Parents had not yet gained citizenship.

 

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