Is Natalie's protection of her mother a reversal of roles? Does it happen often nowadays? Any personal experiences?
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Is Natalie's protection of her mother a reversal of roles? Does it happen often nowadays? Any personal experiences?
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Yes it do happen always especially among the poor, the middle class citizens and the bankrupted families whose parents might be traumatized. I used to be a victim but from a family so full of love and I enjoyed providing support for my family especially my nephew and two nieces. Due to this we are all well off financially now
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Children who assume responsibility for their parents or family while still in their childhood are forced to grow up before their time and are irreversibly changed and often damaged.
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I agree, children becomes adult instantly because of these unfortunate situations.qsusan wrote: ↑06 Apr 2018, 12:51 Natalie's situation is a reversal of roles.The reasons for this can range from abuse to illness to death to mental instability, drugs and so on which render the normal status quo, of parents as the protector, void.
Children who assume responsibility for their parents or family while still in their childhood are forced to grow up before their time and are irreversibly changed and often damaged.
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