“Parentified children learn to take responsibility for themselves and others early on. They tend to fade into the woodwork and let others take center stage. This extends into adulthood – adult children may put others’ needs before their own. They may have difficulty accepting care and attention.”

“Parentified children learn to take responsibility for themselves and others early on. They tend to fade into the woodwork and let others take center stage. This extends into adulthood – adult children may put others’ needs before their own. They may have difficulty accepting care and attention.”

— Kimberlee Roth