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How To Treat Parentification?

Ok are grandchild 10year old boy we think is going through Parenification what can we do to help the great kid out. We have read what it is and it matches what his mom is doing to him what can we do to get him back on track of being a young boy again.
Tue, 19 May 2020
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Hi,

Parentification occurs when the roles are reversed between a child and a parent, where the child has to step up as the caretaker, mediator, or protector of the family. At the beginning set clear boundaries and define the roles of the parent and the children. State clearly what dad and mom are responsible for in your home, and what kids are responsible for. Talk with the child who has assumed the role of caretaker.Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be required.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Parentification?

Hi, Parentification occurs when the roles are reversed between a child and a parent, where the child has to step up as the caretaker, mediator, or protector of the family. At the beginning set clear boundaries and define the roles of the parent and the children. State clearly what dad and mom are responsible for in your home, and what kids are responsible for. Talk with the child who has assumed the role of caretaker.Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be required. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician